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."
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
Why New Year Might Be the Worst Time to Address Your Addiction
There’s a lot of pressure to use New Year resolutions to give up your poison of choice. But 1st of January can often be the worse time to address real addiction issues.
Recognising When It's Time: An Honest Look at Cutting Down
Do you think you might be drinking too much? Here’s an article that will help you reflect your relationship to alcohol and the steps you might want to take to find a happier and healthier way forward.
The 12 Steps: How Two Men Changed Millions of Lives
The 12 step programme of recovery is a tried and trusted method for treating addicitions of all sorts. In this article we go in to the history of the 12 steps and why it works so well.
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.
Is Drinking Becoming a Problem? Here's How to Spot the Signs
There are 5 stages on the road to full blown alcoholism. Here is a guide to help you spot the signs and get help before it’s too late.
Why People Choose Recovery Houses—And What It Means for Their Recovery
There are lots of reasons to choose a recovery house; affordability, community, structure, and 12 step support. We explore why all these reason lead to long term success.