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Gambling and Addiction

Gambling and Addiction

Gambling addiction has many negative psychological, physical, and social effects. In fact, it is classified as an impulse-control disorder.     Mental and physical health are negatively affected by gambling. A person suffering from this addiction may experience...
The Connection between Addiction and Stress

The Connection between Addiction and Stress

We all experience stress in one way or another. Physiological responses to challenges in everyday life can be positive – enabling us to overcome them and facilitating the fight or flight response in more extreme circumstances. Nevertheless, too much stress can...
Rehab Recovery in 2022 at Parkland Place

Rehab Recovery in 2022 at Parkland Place

It’s that time of year, “New Year, New Me!” As we enter January each year, we naturally begin to think about the past year and how we want this next year to be different. We often find that it is a positive experience in recovery. Whether you are new to recovery or...
How to stay Sober this Christmas: 5 Top Tips

How to stay Sober this Christmas: 5 Top Tips

Alcohol features heavily in many people’s holiday celebrations. But for those in recovery Christmas doesn’t always feel like the most wonderful time of the year. Thinking through how you will manage the holidays and your recovery is a crucial for maintaining your...
Alcohol Awareness Week 2021: Alcohol & Relationships

Alcohol Awareness Week 2021: Alcohol & Relationships

Alcohol Awareness Week is a week of raising awareness on alcohol use disorders, campaigning for change on the outlook of alcohol and more. Alcohol Awareness Week 2021 runs between 15-21 November. This year’s theme is Alcohol and Relationships.   Alcohol and...