Types of Alcohol Rehab Centres and Treatment Programs
Once you’ve made the courageous decision to get intensive help for alcohol addiction, you have some choices to make around the type of facility you feel will be best suited to your circumstances, personal preferences, budget and treatment specialities available. Below we’ll look at some of the major considerations when choosing an alcohol rehabilitation center, […]
Gestalt Psychotherapy: A Holistic Approach to Overcoming Addiction
Gestalt psychotherapy, a dynamic and holistic therapeutic approach, has gained recognition for its effectiveness in aiding individuals on their journey to overcome addiction. Rooted in the belief that individuals are interconnected wholes—mind, body, and emotions, emerging from and experiencing life in situations common to them —Gestalt therapy offers a unique framework for addressing the complexities […]
The Link Between Alcohol and Anxiety
Some people may be able to pinpoint the exact time their anxiety began, and when they first realised alcohol had become a problem. For others, issues with alcohol and anxiety may have developed simultaneously, making it impossible to determine if one became problematic before the other, or vice versa. At Palladium Private we see a […]
Am I addicted to alcohol?
Drugs by nature are addictive. In the last article in this series, we established that alcohol is legal drug. Its consumption is promoted as fun, inclusive and relaxing. Is it any wonder then that the brain – which is conditioned to seek more pleasure – works right into the hands of the lucrative alcohol industry […]
How To Get Help With A Drinking Problem
When you or someone you love has a problem with drinking, it can affect not only that person but everyone around them. Those who have an alcohol dependency often prioritise drinking above spending time with the people they care about the most. If this sounds all too familiar, read on to discover how to get […]
10 Reasons Why Binge Drinking Is Harmful To Your Health
A tequila-fuelled night of partying every once in a while may seem like a good idea at the time, but even one night of binge drinking can have harmful effects on your body. Drinking too much alcohol in one session, or in a short space of time like over a long weekend can cause acute […]
Signs of an Alcohol Problem: When Is Drinking Too Much?
Most people who are worried about their drinking don’t fit the stereotype. They haven’t lost their job. They still show up for their family. They function. And because they function, they tell themselves things can’t be that bad. That gap between the stereotype and reality is exactly why signs of an alcohol problem are so […]
Types of Alcohol Addiction Treatment: A Guide to Your Options
If you’ve found your way here, you’re probably looking for real information. Maybe you’ve been thinking about treatment for a while and want to understand what’s actually involved before making any decisions. Maybe someone you care about is struggling and you’re trying to figure out how best to help them. Either way, you’re in the […]
The Social Effects of Alcohol: How Drinking Affects Relationships, Families, and Communities
Most conversations about alcohol focus on the person drinking. Their health. Their choices. Their habits. But alcohol rarely stays contained to one person. Australian research has found that about one in four Australians had been negatively affected by someone else’s drinking in the past year alone. That includes people who experienced verbal abuse, physical harm, […]