Roughly 50% of people who struggle with mental health issues also wrestle with substance abuse, often because substances seem to lessen the pain of mental illness at the moment . This makes it important to not only concentrate on addiction treatment but also on mental health. At Jorgs Ark Centre we put emphasis on therapy […]
ARE YOU READY FOR RECOVERY?
Everyone arrives at the decision to get help differently. What matters is you’re there you recognize you need the support, and even if you got to your addiction alone, you’re going to need support getting out. How do I know I’m ready? You admit you have an addiction; you hate what your addiction has
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IT’S NEVER TOO LATE
For those who struggle with an addiction, it may feel like the time has passed to seek help. We want you to know that your life is worth getting sober, no matter what age you are. Many people believe that they are “too old” to try and kick an addiction. If you have used
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ADDICTION
it’s easy for some people to transition through the stages of addiction recovery, whereas others find it challenging because the motivation to seek help varies widely due to different reasons. For some, addiction is the same as addiction, even when it has extreme consequences. Even people with knowledge that they are suffering, may still find
TRIGGERS
Triggers are the most common obstacles that can deter an individual from their recovery and sometimes lead to relapse. In order to maintain a solid foundation for your recovery , it’s important to understand your triggers. In addiction recovery, a trigger is any person, place, or event that surfaces the urge for someone to use
HOLIDAY SEASON
Tis the season for celebrations around every corner, and alcohol is flowing freely. If you are worried you might be going overboard this holiday season, here are common signs of alcohol abuse. The holidays can be an emotional time for many of us. There is a magical connection to the past, and whether memories are
ADDICTION IN THE WORK PLACE
ADDICTION IN THE WORKPLACE The sheer volume of people who have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol or drugs make it inevitable that many of us may have a colleague who is struggling. Due to the high numbers of people in society who have a dependency on alcohol or substances, there’s a good chance we will
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