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Interest Grows for Low Cost Rehab Centres in Thailand By Addiction Friend Thailand welcomes another international addiction treatment centre in Chiang Mai. One Step Rehab Thailand has…
Sober Living – Life After Inpatient Rehab By Alastair Mordey The term ‘sober living’ has two broad meanings. First, is the obvious literal meaning of the phrase…
Addiction Aftercare – What Happens After Treatment? Most of us have heard the saying, “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” That old adage is true in many…
Compulsive Shopping – Is It Really That Serious? What is shopping addiction? Shopping addiction is a condition that is defined by compulsive shopping or over-shopping. This is in…
Advice for Families and Friends of an Addict Having a friend or family member that is suffering from addiction can be a very difficult and traumatic experience. Fortunately,…
Marijuana as a Gateway to Other Drug Use Marijuana, also known as pot or weed, is sometimes called a “gateway” drug, meaning it can lead to harder drug…
Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Addictions Dual diagnosis rehabilitation combines addictive disorders (alcoholism, drug addiction or behavioural disorders like sex addiction), and mental illness treatment. In the past, psychiatric…
Is Alcohol Dependence a Disease? While some people are able to drink and use drugs occasionally without experiencing any noticeable alterations to physical and psychological health, other drug…
Addiction Counselling and Approaches to Therapy Substance abuse can alter the structure of the brain and impede its normal functioning. This can result in physiological changes that can…
Addiction Intervention: Motivate someone to seek help Addiction is not a lifestyle. It could be the consequence of certain lifestyle choices, but over time, as the addict’s behaviours…
Alcohol Abuse Rehabilitation Centres: What to Expect? If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking for information on alcohol rehab centres. Alcohol rehabs are places that you go to…
What Is the Difference Between an Inpatient Drug Rehab and an Outpatient Program? Every drug rehab program, whether inpatient or outpatient, has been created with the purpose of…
The Rise and Rise of Internet Addiction in Asia Most people will admit to spending more time than they should using the internet or playing with their phone.…
Helping Friends and Family Overcome Addiction There are many personal consequences to having an addiction such as depression, anxiety and physical health problems. One of the other consequences…
Practical Steps to Recovering from Eating Disorders The exact treatment required for eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia will depend on the individual concerned. It is therefore important…
If you know someone who is abusing drugs, you may sometimes wonder how to react in case of an emergency situation. If you do find yourself in a…
Addiction Treatment for Expats Living in Asia Having spent many years living in Asia myself, I’ve seen expats consume more than they should when it comes to substance…
What is Addiction and How Does it Affect Us? Addiction is a complex disorder that has never been easy to understand, and when asking “what is addiction?” there…
The Rise of Gambling Addictions in Asia Asia’s Las Vegas, Macau is a fun place to be (for a short time) and for most people who visit and…
The Effects of Alcoholism and the Rehabilitation Process There are many reasons why someone might decide to drink. It can allow them to escape from the realities of…
