Breaking Through Denial: The First Step to Recovery
Denial is one of the most complex and pervasive challenges in the cycle of addiction. It is a defence mechanism, a strategy that people use to protect themselves from distressing feelings. When it comes to addiction, denial manifests as a refusal to acknowledge the...
Protecting Your Well-Being: The Essential Role of Boundaries
Boundaries are an unavoidable aspect of our daily lives. Whether it’s parenting, supporting loved ones, or facing confrontation, we are constantly engaged in each other’s worlds. Setting personal boundaries can be tricky, though, for a number of reasons. In...
Alcohol: Is It Really Harmless Fun?
In our everyday lives, the line between what is considered a drug and what isn’t often blurs, especially when it comes to substances we commonly encounter. Alcohol and socialising have gone hand-in-hand for centuries – so much so that it is easy to forget that alcohol...
12 Step Programmes: A Pathway to a Lasting Recovery
It is rare to find a place in the world, where there is as much courage, vulnerability, acceptance, and honesty as in a 12 Step fellowship meeting. Originating from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in the 1930s, the 12 Step recovery programme has been adapted for various...
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