by CrossRoadsRecovery | Dec 2, 2020 | Articles, News
The Jellinek Curve remains a useful tool in understanding why treatment for addiction is necessary, and why will power will not be enough to overcome addiction. The Jellinek Curve outlines the progression of the disease of addiction and is useful as a tool to motivate...
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 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 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 | Nov 6, 2020 | Articles, News
Wet brain, or Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, is a form of brain damage that results from repeated and severe exposure to alcohol. It stems from a thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency. Thiamine is an essential vitamin in the body that doesn’t occur naturally. A person must...
