Awareness is the First Process of Change 

“(Full blown) addiction should be understood as a chronic recurring illness that requires treatment.... addiction is a brain disease that develops over time as a result of the initially voluntary behavior of using drugs, (including alcohol)"  -Alan Leshner in

"Addiction is a Brain Disease" - click for more>> 

 

(This is also true of processes like gambling, eating, certain sexual behaviours, etc)

We do not view addiction as a disease that must be managed but rather as an acquired disease that can be healed. Also it is not just biological it is psychological and social. Our counselling process is designed so that underlying issues of identity, self esteem, childhood trauma and family dysfunction are addressed in such a way that alcohol and other drugs, as well as other addictive processess, are simply no longer necessary for you! 

The Four "R's" of Recovery

Drug Effects & Withdrawal Effects

Sexual Related Addictions

Socially, the Spiral of Addiction is about Disconnection & Isolation

• The dependent person's spiritual, relational and emotional isolation from others has made them an island in search of a mainland.

Beginning the journey of recovery is about...

Connecting

With Those who can Help; With Addictions Recovery & Prevention Therapy;  With Resources;  With Awareness and Truth

Addiction is developed as a result of Biological, Pysychological and Social processes. Therefore recovery is about addressing and even reversing these processes. Some may chose to incorporate a spiritual process as part of their recovery. You will be helped by understanding and embracing the Spiritual Dimension.

The recovery process begins with awareness but is only completed through transformational Lifestyle Change.