Addiction Recovery
Al Pacino Alcohol Addiction & Decades of Sobriety
Al Pacino is a world-renowned actor, famous for his iconic performances over the decades, including characters such as Michael Corleone and Tony Montana. He has been successful in conjuring up intense performances that have redefined acting throughout the decades. Sadly, behind the legendary roles and critical acclaim, he has a deeply personal story of addiction,…
Read MoreDrug Use & Sleep Disturbance
The use of recreational drugs and substances can have an impact on the quality of your sleep in different ways. Different drugs can have different effects, including keeping you alert, making it harder to maintain sleep, or altering your sleep patterns between rapid eye-movement sleep (light sleep) and non-rapid eye-movement sleep (deep sleep). Sleep can…
Read MoreAddiction: The Price of Fame
As a celebrity, finding moments of privacy without the limelight can be difficult. Sadly, the pressures and scrutiny that the media and society places on celebrities can lead to negative impacts on their physical and mental health, and relationships. As a direct result of this, many celebrities turn to some form of substance abuse, that…
Read MoreWhy Am I A Sad Drunk? And How To Stop
We’ve all been there – we’re out drinking with our friends in a lively social setting, the mood feels right, and you’ve just ordered your next delicious pint or cocktail. Except there’s just one problem – after you finish it, you start feeling sad for seemingly no reason. You expected to be purchasing a one-way…
Read MoreThe Role of Therapy in Addiction Recovery?
Addiction isn’t just about drugs or alcohol. Addiction is deeply rooted in pain, past trauma, social connections, memories and a who le lot more. Often, relying on alcohol or a substance is a way to block out the noise inside, and so effective recovery needs to strike at the heart of both the emotional, as…
Read MoreWhy Do Teens Turn to Drugs?
Understanding Youth & Recreational Drug Use When it comes to teen drug use, people are often quick to judge. Whether it’s the notion that it’s only the ‘bad’ kids that do drugs, or it’s just a rebellious ‘phase’, there is a need to debunk the myths around teen drug use so that we can better…
Read MoreGenetics & Addiction: Exploring the Connection
It has long been thought that genetics & addiction have some form of connection, particularly when there is a family history of addiction struggles. Many people are curious about the role that genetics has to play in addiction. Is addiction genetic? Just because you have family members who struggle with addiction does not mean that…
Read MoreBen Affleck: Getting Back on Track
Ben Affleck is a global acting star, well known for his roles in blockbuster movies such as Batman, Argo & Good Will Hunting. His rise to stardom from an early age appeared to be struggle free to the outside world, but sadly Affleck was privately struggling with alcoholism for many years before this came into…
Read MoreAlcohol Shakes and Tremors: When to Seek Help
Alcohol shakes and tremors can be very worrying for those who experience them, especially when it’s considered that involuntarily shaking can be an early sign of alcohol addiction. Alcohol tremors are involuntarily responses to the withdrawal of alcohol from the body’s system. These physical symptoms can be unsettling and, at times, even frightening, especially for…
Read MoreWhat Is a Come Down? Coping With Drug Withdrawal Symptoms
If you’ve ever heard someone describe how they feel the next day after taking drugs or drinking heavily, you’ve probably heard the term ‘come down’ on more than one occasion. But what exactly is meant by the term ‘come down’? And why do they happen? In this blog, we’ll breakdown everything you need to know…
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