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Up to two-thirds of individuals with addiction have experienced some form of trauma in their lives. Because trauma can be such a significant factor in addiction, addressing trauma is a critical part of successful addiction treatment.
As we begin a new year, many of us make resolutions to improve our lives and make positive changes. For those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, the start of a new year can be especially meaningful. It's an opportunity to leave the past behind and focus on building a sober and healthy future.
Psychoeducational sessions are designed to work with the individual, their unique circumstances, and life experiences. This understanding opens up the doorways to greater understanding, acceptance, and forgiveness, all of which are crucial to the addiction recovery process.
Alcohol plays a big role in the lives of many people. Light drinking can help you destress after a long day at work, it can elevate your mood temporarily and it may even help you sleep. You may think that having two or three drinks every day is not doing any harm, but the reality is that consistent and long-term alcohol use can be extremely detrimental to your mental and physical health.
Alcohol is a big part of social interactions and often people struggle to enjoy a gathering without it. For someone who has a tendency towards alcohol abuse or addiction, these social situations can be problematic as they not only normalize excessive alcohol consumption but normalize it too.
Alcohol affects us differently as we age. Some of the changes are more immediate and recognisable, such as intense hangovers after just one or two drinks. However, there are other effects that may not be as noticeable but can be extremely damaging in the long run.
Although 2020 will be remembered as one of the most challenging years the world has experienced in a long time, it will also be the year that we witnessed heroic acts of courage and determination.
Practicing mindfulness every day gives us the power to intentionally improve our behaviour, make better decisions and reshape our brains in ways that give us awareness of self.
On the evening of 12 July, South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa shocked the nation when he announced the reinstatement of the nationwide ban on alcohol sales.
Knowing how to navigate your way around the sudden availability of alcohol may prove to be challenging after weeks of prohibition.
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