How Do I Know If I've Hit Rock Bottom?
Simon Farrell Simon Farrell

How Do I Know If I've Hit Rock Bottom?

Rock bottom isn't about losing everything—it's the moment you stop digging. If you're questioning whether your substance use is a problem, that question matters. You don't need permission from catastrophe to seek help. Treatment is available when you're ready to stop suffering, not after you've suffered "enough."

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The Problem Drinker or Addict You Don't Expect
Simon Farrell Simon Farrell

The Problem Drinker or Addict You Don't Expect

When we picture a "problem drinker" or “addict” we typically imagine someone alone on a park bench. But this stereotype misses a crucial reality: most drinking and drug taking happens socially, not in isolation. The young person downing shots and sniffing the odd line with friends faces real risks too. Alcohol and drugs provide powerful social rewards - they narrow focus to immediate fun and quiets anxious thoughts. By only watching for lonely drinkers and drug takers, we overlook widespread risky behaviour happening at parties and social gatherings in plain sight

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The Hidden Reality of the High-Functioning Alcoholic
Simon Farrell Simon Farrell

The Hidden Reality of the High-Functioning Alcoholic

High-functioning alcoholics maintain successful lives while struggling with alcohol dependency. Learn to recognise warning signs like rationalization, defensiveness, and inability to moderate, plus how to support loved ones toward treatment.

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