by David_OCS | May 7, 2021 | Articles, News
Car accidents. Violent arguments. Blackouts. You may be familiar with these examples of the most common consequences of alcohol abuse. They are the kinds of incidences that are reported in the media and spoken about in social circles. But the effects of alcohol abuse...
by David_OCS | Feb 19, 2021 | Articles, News
Substance Use Disorder is a chronic illness that affects the brain, it is progressive and causes physical and psychological damage. It manifests through the use of drugs and alcohol, and does not present as an illness. What is seen is the uncontrollable use of drugs...
by CrossRoadsRecovery | Nov 18, 2020 | Articles, News
Booking into a rehabilitation facility for the first time can be an overwhelming and nerve-wracking endeavour, but it need not be so. Many people are fearful of coming into treatment because they have no idea what to expect or what the admissions process is going to...
by CrossRoadsRecovery | Nov 10, 2020 | Podcasts
Self-centredness · 5 min Contemplation: Crossroads Recovery Centre Self-centredness or selfishness may be the root of all our problems. If we could find a cure for this we may be able to find a way to be more present in the world. When I am concerned with my own...
by CrossRoadsRecovery | Oct 22, 2020 | Podcasts
Crossroads Recovery Centre · 5min Contemplation: Impulsivity ” There is perhaps no psychological skill more fundamental than resisting impulse. It is the root of all emotional self-control, since all emotions, by their very nature, lead to one or another impulse...
