Childhood trauma in adults usually shows up long after the events themselves. It surfaces as anxiety, shaky self-worth and broken trust. For many people it also becomes a reason to lean on alcohol or drugs to cope. The trauma does not fade with age, it settles into the nervous system and shapes how you feel […]
Relapse is a process, not an event. By the time someone in recovery picks up a drink or a drug, the relapse has usually been underway for two to four weeks. The earliest signs are emotional rather than behavioural, and they appear long before anyone reaches for a substance. This article describes what to look […]
Support groups for those affected by drug and alcohol addiction provide a safe and empathetic space for shared understanding and mutual aid. The act of sharing within a community helps alleviate the feeling of isolation, which is accompanied by addiction. These support groups offer a common ground and a platform for connection and empower individuals […]