How To Help An Alcoholic Who Has Relapsed

How To Help An Alcoholic Who Has Relapsed

Published 18 June 2021

Alcohol addiction treatment continues to be highly effective.  However, there is a real possibility that a relapse may be encountered in the weeks, months and even years following treatment. At present, it is estimated that relapse rates among those who have completed alcohol addiction treatment lie between 40 and 60%. Although the

Addiction Symptoms of Cocaine

Addiction Symptoms of Cocaine

Published 11 June 2021

Cocaine is one of the most normalised illicit drugs out there. By that, here at Addiction Advocates, we mean that while it carries an illegal classification, it’s a highly abused substance, which commonly drives the addiction cycle. Known for its short-term highs, cocaine is an easily adoptable drug, carrying addictive traits at a significant rate. As users long for

Early Warning Signs That Show Someone Is Suffering With Addiction

Early Warning Signs That Show Someone Is Suffering With Addiction

Published 4 June 2021

Addictions compromise the health and well-being of individuals across the world every single day. However, only a small fraction of those struggling go on to secure the professional help and treatment they need. In fact, it is believed that only 18% of people with an alcohol addiction secure treatment. Contributing

Ways To Avoid Relapse When Leaving A Rehab Treatment Centre

Ways To Avoid Relapse When Leaving A Rehab Treatment Centre

Published 21 May 2021 , in Relapse Prevention

When you are considering overcoming addiction with the help of a professional institution it is only natural to be worried about the prospect of relapsing after you have dedicated yourself to a recovery programme. However, at facilities such as those offered by Addiction Advocates, a lot of your recovery programme