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The persistent symptoms of difficulty relating to falling asleep is known insomnia. Insomnia is a common side effect of de-addiction. It is one of the withdrawal symptoms. During early recovery stages, the occurrence of insomnia is said to be five times higher than in general population. The problems associated with insomnia could continue till months, […]

Binge drinking would comprise of four drinks for women and five drinks for men in a two-hour time period. Also binge drinking is defined by SAHMSA as having five pegs or more alcohol on the same occasion at least once in a month. Whereas heavy drinking is a pattern of binge drinking that occurs regularly. […]

Recovery from addiction as the experts say is not a destination; is in fact a life time journey. Expecting perfection in the process of recovery is a flawed opinion as perfection is unrealistic. We, the human beings are fallible, however saintly and stubborn we may seem. It’s just perseverance that keeps us going in the […]

Addiction is a terrible condition that effects the addict and also his/her family members in the most negative way. Luckily there are a zillion rehab centres out there and a myriad treatment option. Its important to choose the right rehab because your sobriety is important. The experiences of one addict at a centre may not […]

Shame inducing is practiced by the parents to stop a child’s inappropriate behaviour. Where inducing a sense of shame in a child is actually a damage control mechanism, it gets internalised within children, if done overboard. Same is true with addicts. The addicts do want to live a decent and rational life. They realise at […]