The first few weeks of recovery are often the most difficult, but they can also be the most rewarding. Here we look at...
Dispelling the Myths: What Your First AA Meeting Will Really be Like
Alcoholics Anonymous has helped millions of people around the world make a successful recovery from alcoholism, but...
10 Tips for Staying Sober during the Holidays
Event planning, hosting, family tensions and loneliness can all amount to a heap of triggers around holiday time. ...
Is Adjusting to Retirement Driving Seniors to Addiction?
Addiction in retirement is all too common, as people experience a drop-off in productivity, meaningful work and social...
6 Commonly Held Misconceptions About Addiction: What Addicts Want You to Know
Understanding addiction is not easy. Most people are not aware that some of the beliefs they have about addiction are,...
Addiction, Habit or Compulsion? The Importance of Defining Addiction
We have all heard people casually say “I’m so addicted to…” or conversely, downplay their actual addiction by...
What Puts Expats at Higher Risk for Addiction?
Have you recently relocated to Singapore and notice you are giving into vices more than before? In fact, the very...
Rock Bottom Myths
What is 'rock bottom', and are you there yet? Here is what you need to know about the myths surrounding this infamous...
Is Addiction in Your Genes?
Paul Gascoigne, who has been struggling tragically with addiction for many years, recently lost his 22-year-old nephew...
Can Your Job Make You an Addict? Are Some Careers More Likely to Lead to Addiction?
While some professions are certainly more stressful than others, is it possible that the rigors of some are more...
