Addiction is not just a one-time battle that, once you’ve overcome, you can already declare that it’s over. It’s a continuous struggle of getting better and staying that way. Without proper treatment, you could succumb to its negative effects and subsequently destroy yourself. One of the biggest downfalls of anyone who went through addiction is...Read More

Recovery from drug or alcohol addiction is a life-long process as relapse may happen any time after the rehab treatment. That is the reason why getting an AA sponsor is important for recovery. Especially if you are participating in a The Next Step Chiang Mai’s 12-step sober living program, you need someone who will be...Read More

There are a lot of ways you can experience enhancements in your life as you slowly turn a new leaf from an addict to a recovering one. But the path to recovery is fraught with challenges. It could dishearten you to keep on fighting and even tempt you to give up whenever you start the...Read More

Sometimes life can be so demanding and demeaning, and it basically makes you want to scream for help. There are different ways you can develop some sort of escape that could help you deal with problems, and they usually are dangerous to your health. Through various vices and activities, you will feel right at home...Read More

According to the Addictions and Recovery Organization, 15 to 30 percent of those who are alcohol- or drug-dependent suffer from addiction and depression at the same time. But there are several other causes. Some of the most common causes include chronic physical or emotional pain, depression or anxiety, family history, and poor coping skills when...Read More

Lots of people think addiction can’t be a disease because it’s the person’s choice to use alcohol or drugs. While the early stages or first few uses may have been their decision, once the brain has been affected by the substances, it is believed that the individual loses control of their behavior. This is one...Read More

Did you know that boredom in recovery and after recovery is a trigger for relapse? People who are bored or disengaged in life could be struggling with sobriety. After all, the lack of excitement in their lives is one of the reasons that they used alcohol or chemicals just to experience any form of fun...Read More

More often than not, people who are discharged from a rehabilitation programme in the UK are advised to spend a certain period of time living in a sober living community. In London, they are required to stay in halfway houses (also known as sober houses in other parts of the country), which are often associated...Read More

Alcohol and drug use may have made you feel good but it also made you a different person. Looking back at your addiction, it was indeed dark times for your physical and mental state. You may have done things you did not intend to do or you may have given up on what was once...Read More

Have you always asked yourself “Am I an addict?” Dealing with alcohol and drug addiction is not a walk in the park. When left unaddressed or untreated, it can alter your mental behavior and physical state. Some people may consume alcoholic beverages or take drugs once in a rare while, but little do they know...Read More