by David_OCS | Oct 6, 2021 | Articles, News
Addiction comes in many forms, alcohol and drug addiction being the most well-known. Alcohol and drug addiction are defined as the loss of control over the use of a substance. There are other ways of acting out in addiction that can be just as harmful to the person....
by David_OCS | Jul 30, 2021 | Articles, News
Cross addiction is when two addictions (behavioural or substances) occur in one individual, or when a person who is in recovery from one addiction, acts out with a different substance or behaviour. The theory of cross addiction though, is not yet scientifically...
by David_OCS | Mar 31, 2021 | Articles, News
Entering a rehabilitation centre is a daunting prospect for any person. People are usually unsure what to expect and this uncertainty may cause a lot of anxiety and stress. This blog aims to alleviate some of that stress. Potential clients are often concerned about...
by CrossRoadsRecovery | Nov 11, 2020 | Articles, News
Seeking treatment and help for substance addiction is a lot easier than seeking help for behavioural addictions. One of the reasons for this may be the denial surrounding behavioural addictions. ADDICTION EXPLAINED: The simple explanation of addiction is a primary...
by David_OCS | Feb 7, 2020 | Articles, News
Food addiction – It’s a loaded term that has become synonymous in certain contexts, with compulsive over-eating. It is a term that has come to describe a specific type of process addiction that is differentiated in recovery circles, from substance addictions...
