Dual Diagnosis, Rehab and Prison

Locked Up and Vulnerable: Dual Diagnosis in Prison

BBC News recently reported on how the prison system isn’t helping vulnerable people with alcohol and mental health problems get better; If anything it is worsening their condition.¹ Their news bulletin highlights the plight of a particular woman, Joanne, who was suffering from domestic violence and postnatal depression (PND) and was drinking excessively as a…

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StepsFellowships

Is the 12-Step Rehab Program a Cult?

The 12-Step program, established in the mid-1930s, is a well-documented and evidence-based framework for addiction recovery. It has transformed the lives of millions of individuals struggling with alcohol and substance use disorders, facilitating sustained sobriety and improved psychosocial functioning. Despite its widespread acceptance and success, a minority have labeled it a cult, a characterization that…

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TipsForRelapsePrevention

7 Top Tips To Prevent Relapse

7 Top Tips To Prevent Relapse Okay, so you’ve managed to stop the alcohol, drugs or the activity you became destructively addicted to. Now for the really hard part, maintaining your recovery and preventing relapse. The responsibility of maintaining your recovery is yours and yours alone, although asking for help and guidance is always recommended.

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