The Booze Blues – A Mournful Tune

Drinking alcohol is a pastime enjoyed by millions of men and women the world over. Consuming too much of your favourite tipple on a regular basis has become the bane of many lives. The vast majority of whom will suffer with the booze blues. These blues will wash over you in a variety of different […]

Those who are hitting the bottle too hard or regularly taking illegal substances should be aware just how easy it is to step over the entrance of the addiction door. I’m in control: It is easy to convince yourself that you are in control of your drinking or drug use, but both habits can very […]

What can you do about a relapse collapse? This is a valid, nagging thought for those who have taken the very brave step of confronting their drink or drug dependence issues, and who have committed to an inpatient rehab course of treatment and counselling upon return home. Understandable thoughts about a reality: Such thoughts are […]

Coming off drugs or alcohol is no walk in the park. There are many elements to getting and staying clean, but a major obstacle and a topic we will address is; what’s with the fear of withdrawal. Ignore increased use at your peril: What starts out as a bit of fun and an occasional drink […]

As continual alcohol and drug use increases in amount, and the periods between each slug or that much needed hit reduces, fear drives addiction to the edge of self-destruction. We will look at the different ways fear affects those dependent upon alcohol or drugs, but first let’s understand why the use of legal as well […]