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Are you looking for a quick way to sober up? Unfortunately, there isn’t anything you can do to speed up the process of lowering your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Your liver just needs time to filter your blood and remove the alcohol from your system. However,...

Codependency and addiction are two complex issues which often intertwine. Understanding the relationship between them can help with developing healthier and more balanced lives for all involved. What is codependency? Codependency is a relationship dynamic whereby an...

There is no one size fits all when it comes to addiction recovery. Some important steps when tackling an addiction is understanding what addiction is and how it works as well as strategies to change. Addiction treatment services provide insight into addiction...

There was probably a time where getting to rehab seemed like an impossible feat. When the idea of going into a program felt scary or impossible, and seemed useless or perhaps even completely unnecessary. However, you got yourself there. You accepted you needed to...

Addiction to pornography is very similar to any other addiction - be that drugs, alcohol, or gambling. As with any addiction, issues arise when a person’s use interferes with their relationships, work, and day to day life. Gone are the days where pornography was...

The most important relationship in recovery is the one you have with yourself. In the early stages of recovery it’s vital to work on reconnecting with and understanding YOU. Who you are, your beliefs, your truths, and what is important to you. As you start to set...

Are you considering rehab but feeling a bit uncertain about what to expect once you walk through those doors? If you’re expecting a sterile environment, that’s not what you are going to experience at Arrow Health. On your first day we run you through an induction into...

You may have heard the term high functioning addict being used by or about someone with an addiction issue. This is a term that is generally used to reference addicts of a particular socio-economic demographic who can afford to use this term. It tends to be associated...

When it comes to getting sober it isn’t a one size fits all deal. Everyone’s experience and situation is different and unique. However, there are a few things that can be expected, and should be considered when you’re ready to start recovery and journey toward...

Addiction is complex and involves more than just substance abuse and/or dependence. Behaviours that you can’t stop doing which are negatively impacting your life, are likely to be considered an addiction. This can include activities or substance use. One of the ways...

When it comes to battling addiction, rehab is only part of the solution. What happens after rehab is really important to your recovery journey and for your relapse prevention plan. That’s where aftercare comes in. So, what is aftercare? Aftercare programs offer...

Prescription drug addiction is on the rise in Australia. Medications that were originally prescribed by a health professional to help improve your quality of life may end up having the opposite effect. Opioids, Sedatives, and Stimulants are the three main types of...

Addiction impacts more than just the person battling addiction. Families are on the battlefield right beside them and it can be extremely difficult to maintain healthy relationships when you are in the thick of it. There are many benefits of family counselling within...

Dual diagnosis refers to when diagnosed mental health issues occur at the same time as drug or alcohol dependence. It means that an individual has been diagnosed with more than one condition. Stress, trauma and genetics are some of the common risk factors that play a...

It can be extremely tough to stand by and watch someone you love struggle with an alcohol problem, especially one they don’t seem to know they have. It’s also incredibly challenging trying to help someone in denial about their alcohol use and its impacts. Denial can...