Posts by Jamie P:

• Benefits of Group Therapy

  December 06, 2020

  Group therapy may not be as well known as traditional one-to-one therapy, but group therapy is surely gaining popularity. Group therapy involves people who share something in common such as a mental disorder.  These people meet under the leadership of one or more trained therapists. Talking and various therapeutic activities are used during group therapy […]

• Dealing With High-Risk Relapse Situations

  October 16, 2020

  When you are an addict, and you decide to get sober, it is a battle that you will be fighting for the rest of your life. Recovery is not over when you finish treatment for your addiction. You are not a former addict just because you are no longer active in your addiction. You are […]

• Alcohol and Fertility

  January 12, 2020

  Fertility is a complex and often fraught issue for many people. The only thing more upsetting and frustrating than being unable to conceive is coming to understand that our own behaviour is part of the problem. For those still in their 20’s fertility is not often a problem, but as we age conceiving (and successfully […]

• Alcohol and Bowel Cancer

  January 05, 2020

  Cancer is one of the most life-threatening diseases that we have today. A common type of cancer is bowel cancer, also known as colorectal, rectal, or colon cancer. In 2014, approximately 41,265 people in the United Kingdom were diagnosed with this cancer type. With these statistics, it’s evident that we need to do something about […]

• Five of the Best Documentaries About Addiction & Recovery

  October 22, 2019

  America’s history of the drug crisis has distroyed millions of lives. The ongoing opioid epidemic is being the deadliest yet in US history. It’s thus not surprising to learn documentary filmmakers are presented with a wealth of materials to tap into and shed light on the nation’s drug crisis. With drug overdose as now the […]

• What is a Sober Companion?

  October 07, 2019

  The recovery road is challenging. Going it alone is definitely more problematic than having a solid support network of knowledgeable people who have already succeeded in their recovery. Recovery is particularly difficult if you don’t surround yourself with a supportive team of people, you may easily slide back into the days of addiction past. This […]

• The Risk of STDs When Intoxicated With Alcohol

  September 05, 2019

  The relationship between sex and alcohol has always been a hot topic across all media circles. The reality of the matter is that alcohol and sex pose lifelong consequences for those individuals who engage in these behaviours. We’ve several intrinsic risks related to drug abuse, and also other serious risks involved with unprotected sex. Many […]

• The Dangers of Leaving Rehab Too Early

  June 19, 2019

  Checking into a rehab centre is a voluntary process; in most instances, the same goes for checking out of that facility. But, for those who are already tired of their stint in rehab after a couple of days, step back for a moment and take the time to understand the drawbacks of early checkout. Leaving […]

• Addiction and How it Affects Children

  June 15, 2019

  You think they aren’t paying attention. They don’t know what’s going on. Or, they’re just too young to understand that you are addicted to drugs and alcohol. This is not the case. Your kids are intuitive and perceive dangers around them. And yes, you are a danger, if you are using and abusing drugs, alcohol, […]

• Long-Term Drug Rehab: Why It’s Beneficial for Most Addicts

  June 10, 2019

  For many who are struggling with drug addiction, oftentimes admitting you do have a problem is the first and the hardest step. Once you can do this and are willing to receive and ask for help, it is going to be a far easier process to get you the help you truly do require. So, […]