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Category Archives: alcohol
Honoured for Working During the Covid-19 Crisis
I was recently mentioned by my University Alumni for my work during the Covid-19 Crisis in 2020.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HABIT AND AN ADDICTION?
6th September 2019 Brett James Thornton – Founder How to Treat Addiction The two words are frequently interchanged, often incorrectly. Both are formed as a result of consistently repeating a particular behaviour. There is such a thing as a good habit, regular exercise for example. Something can start out as a habit and over timeContinue reading “WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HABIT AND AN ADDICTION?”
Are you an Enabler?
What’s an enabler and how is the role of the enabler different from helper or counselor? Click below to find out:
The Link Between Music and Drugs?
Music and drugs have been so closely linked over the years, but who is leading who when it comes to influences? Is the music you are listening to promoting a lifestyle that will leave you high and dry?
The Games Alcoholics Play
The Games Alcoholics and Addicts Play in Treatment Eric Berne and Claude Steiner were psychiatrists around the 1960’s and 70’s, their main body of study was that people had certain life scripts which are called games. In modern CBT we call these life-scripts “SCHEMAS”. Life Scripts, or games, are robust patterns of thinking and behaving.Continue reading “The Games Alcoholics Play”
Booze and Aging Badly
Celebrities celebrate the effects of turning back the clock on their mush (colloquial slang for face) by ditching booze in favour of a tee-total life style. For those who like to drink there has to be an understanding that alcohol is linked with aging of the skin. Roughly about 10% of alcohol leaves through theContinue reading “Booze and Aging Badly”
Free Relapse Prevention Book
Here is a copy of a free Relapse Prevention Book for your usage. The book can be used for the following issues: -Depression (of any nature) -Addictive behaviours -Bio-Polar Disorder (any type) -Chronic fatigue -Anger -Personality Disorder -Trauma reactions -Hyper-vigilance -Anxiety (including panic attacks) -Weight management -Eating disorder Please click this link for yourContinue reading “Free Relapse Prevention Book”
Drug facts for Teenagers
If you’re a teenager or the parent of a teenager it’s a good idea to be aware of drugs, alcohol and tobacco. It’s always good to be equipped with knowledge and information regarding these drugs. Most teens at some point in their life will be exposed to drugs, alcohol and tobacco. This will come eitherContinue reading “Drug facts for Teenagers”
Which Practice is Best? Pt.1
Which version of practice do you think is best? New Ways Old Ways Person Centered Practitioner Based Strength-based Problem-based Skills Based Deficit Focused Collaboration Professional Dominance Quality of Life Cure/amelioration Community Integration Acute Treatment Empowerment/choices Dependence Community Integration Acute Treatment Least restrictive Episodic Preventative Reactive Which do you agree with more in treating addiction?Continue reading “Which Practice is Best? Pt.1”
