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Ray Sadoun is an addiction specialist with a career spanning 20+ years.
5 tips for Families Coping with Addiction Addiction within a family is a disease that affects the whole family. From parents to siblings, grandparents and cousins. Seeing someone you love suffer from an addiction can be painful and heartbreaking. It has significant and life-changing effects on both the person suffering from the addiction and their […]
Read moreCoping with Addiction Triggers It is very common for people with addictions to relapse during recovery. These relapses are often the result of triggers, which come in many forms. It could be a certain day, an anniversary of a past event or even a physical place. These triggers can cause overwhelming anxiety, sadness, panic, and […]
Read moreWhat are the benefits of giving up alcohol for a month? Alcohol is known to be detrimental to your health and drinking too much – even on one occasion – can negatively affect your heart, brain, liver, kidneys, and pancreas and can cause your immune system to be weaker than usual for up to 24 […]
Read moreUnderstanding The Link Between Alcohol And Panic Attacks Many people believe that alcohol is an effective self-medication technique for coping with anxiety and panic attacks, due to the initial sedative effect and feelings of calm that this substance provides. However, evidence shows that there is a direct link between alcohol and panic attacks. When we […]
Read moreWhat are the options for treating alcoholism? There is no medical cure for alcoholism, however, there are several treatment options available to choose from. The best treatment for alcoholism differs from person to person as it depends on a number of factors including the level of addiction, personal choice, and finance. Some people may need […]
Read moreWhat are the causes of alcoholism? The phrase ‘alcoholism’ has been known over the years by a range of terms such as alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence and most recently as alcohol use disorder. People suffering from alcoholism continue to drink without thinking about the negative consequences their actions are having. These negative consequences could include […]
Read moreWhat are the signs and symptoms of heroin addiction? Heroin is a member of the opiate family and is one of the most highly addictive drugs available. Heroin users usually either smoke or inject it, however it can also be snorted. It is known to cause a number of intensely pleasurable effects such as an […]
Read moreWhat Are The Physical Signs Of Alcoholism? Alcoholism, or alcohol use disorder, is characterised by the uncontrollable urge to drink alcohol despite the potentially negative consequences associated with consuming this substance. An addiction to alcohol can destroy lives, with many people prioritising drinking over everything else including work, relationships and family. [1] While not everyone […]
Read moreWhat Happens During Alcohol Rehab? Anyone who suffers from an addiction to alcohol should seek treatment to overcome their addiction. The level of treatment required to overcome alcohol use disorder (AUD) is not a “one size fits all” solution and is wholly dependent on the level of addiction and the symptoms of withdrawal that each […]
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