Stepping away from the environments we associate with our addiction is a significant part of rehabilitation; hence it’s so frequently recommended that patients undergo treatment in-house, away from the triggers and stressors that lead to substance abuse. In-patient treatment also allows for a controlled environment, with a support structure of peers and professionals for guidance […]
The consumption of alcohol is so heavily normalized and ingrained into our society that alcohol addiction accounts for the most cases of substance abuse in the UK and the world over. In spite of its high addiction liability and the staggering rate of alcohol-related fatal accidents and criminal activity, excessive alcohol consumption is not only […]
Addiction goes beyond the scope of substance abuse, and most recently, studies have shown that certain behaviours and activities can become addictive as well. Besides the already well documented and warned about addiction to gambling, there is a broad spectrum of addictions and dependencies that fall under what is known as behavioural addictions (or otherwise […]