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Assessing Your Drinking: Am I a Functioning Alcoholic and What to Do About It

Are you wondering “Am I a functioning alcoholic?” Recognizing this concern is a brave step toward a healthier life. Functioning alcoholism often masquerades as a manageable part of a successful lifestyle. Here, we confront the truth with you, outlining clear signs of functioning alcoholism and guiding you through understanding and addressing it. Discover support and…

Understanding the Subtle Indicators of High-Functioning Alcoholism

Understanding the Subtle Indicators of High-Functioning Alcoholism

Addiction is a challenging battle, but it becomes even more complicated when individuals can maintain an outward appearance of normalcy and success while grappling with addiction behind closed doors. This is the often-misunderstood reality of high-functioning alcoholism, where individuals seemingly have their lives together while silently struggling with alcohol addiction. Uncovering the hidden signs and…

How Does Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprogramming (EMDR) Help Clients Overcome Addiction?

How Does Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprogramming (EMDR) Help Clients Overcome Addiction?

Addiction poses significant obstacles to recovery, but a powerful solution is available: eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. By facilitating the processing of past experiences and diminishing their impact on the present, EMDR effectively reduces intrusive thoughts and addresses triggers associated with substance abuse. The Perry Clayman Project (PCP) understands the transformative capacity of…

The Problematic Warning Signs of Addiction

The Problematic Warning Signs of Addiction

Addiction is a devastating disease that often produces rippling effects on a person’s life and relationships. Friends, family, and others who suspect addiction in a loved one may be highly overwhelmed at the thought of confronting their loved one’s behaviours. Meanwhile, some may be becoming aware of their own potentially problematic behaviours, wondering if addiction…