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Many people with addictions working towards lasting recovery will at some point experience relapse. While this can be a difficult truth to accept, it is important to acknowledge it and to think of relapse in the correct context. It is not an end to the recovery process, but a part…
Our last blog discussed responding to relapse in addiction recovery. While relapse is a painful experience, it does not mean the end of recovery. It can in fact be used as an opportunity for the person with the addiction to learn and to reaffirm their commitment to recovery. They may…
Methamphetamine, or Crystal Meth, is a highly addictive and dangerous substance. It creates a range of intense psychological and physical effects in the user. When someone who has developed an addiction to crystal meth stops using the substance, they are likely to experience withdrawal. We previously published a comprehensive blog…
When someone addicted to MDMA stops using the drug, they will experience withdrawal. This is a term used to describe the physical and psychological symptoms that occur when an addictive substance gradually leaves the addicted person’s system. The first and most severe phase of withdrawal is called acute withdrawal. This…
If you are concerned that you or a loved one may be struggling with addiction, there are a number of physical signs to consider that may be revealing. While many of these signs do not necessarily indicate addiction, they may be useful in identifying a problem. If you have questions…
The phrase “relapse trigger” can refer to anything that presents a challenge to a person’s recovery and makes them vulnerable to relapse. This could be a particular scenario or location, a person or group of people, or a mental or physical health issue. Stressful or upsetting situations are often relapse…
Addiction and concurrent mental health disorders rarely affect only one person. Those close to the addicted person must also cope with the emotional and mental damage caused by addictive behaviour. It is extremely painful to watch someone close to us struggle. It is also common for those close to an…
As we enter the new year, many of us will have made some resolutions that we hope to fulfill during 2019. This kind of goal-setting can be really useful and can help us to identify and achieve our ambitions. In addiction recovery, goal-setting can be a great method to use,…
Our last blog discussed some of the common features of enabling relationships. These are co-dependent relationships between an addicted person and someone who is trying to support them. However, the wrong kind of support can ultimately have negative effects on both parties. If the addicted person does not have to…
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