The Addiction Cycle
To onlookers, an addiction is perceived as a static behaviour, as a choice, as a constant decision to enable drug and alcohol abuse. Yet, in reality, the addiction cycle exists, moving addicts in and out of a state of consumption, of side effects, of cravings, of addictive behaviours, and of
Physical vs Psychological Addiction: What Is the Difference?
There are many misconceptions out there regarding addiction. One of which is that an addiction is a standalone physical illness which materialises from a conscious action. However, while the action which fuels an addiction does begin on a physical basis, it is in fact an illness which causes physical and
How to Manage anxiety During Lockdown 2
The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to affect us all. Ever since the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a global pandemic, many of our lives have significantly changed, almost overnight. With little time to prepare physically or mentally for what was to come, and with so much still unknown about
What Effects have COVID-19 Lockdowns had on Recovering Alcoholics?
COVID-19 has turned our lives upside down, in one way or another. This unprecedented global pandemic has led to job losses, to undetected health problems, to bereavement, and to a new normal of social distancing and strict hand hygiene. While we’re all in the same boat, down to lockdowns, unfortunately, many individuals are
