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ONLINE ADDICTION TREATMENT DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS

ONLINE ADDICTION TREATMENT DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS

May 28, 2020

Solace Asia has launched a completely online addiction treatment service simply called “Solace Online” to specifically help addicts as they are at a greater physical risk for the coronavirus as well. They often have weak immune systems and higher rates of infections and mandated self-isolation doesn’t work too well for the addicted, as social support is a key recovery element.

3 REASONS TO CHOOSE SOLACE ASIA DURING THESE DIFFICULT TIMES

3 REASONS TO CHOOSE SOLACE ASIA DURING THESE DIFFICULT TIMES

May 28, 2020

Epidemiologists on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic around the world, have warned that the next wave will be that of mental illness.

COVID-19 AND ITS IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH

COVID-19 AND ITS IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH

May 28, 2020

Despite the general belief that most humans prefer the solitary life, we are fundamentally social creatures. Social interactions hold substantial importance for our mental health and we are most comfortable when we’re connected to others.

MENTAL HEALTH ONLINE THERAPY IS NOW POSSIBLE IN MALAYSIA

MENTAL HEALTH ONLINE THERAPY IS NOW POSSIBLE IN MALAYSIA

May 28, 2020

In an effort to provide mental health services to as many as possible and come to the rescue to those unable to find support, Solace Asia has put together a team of mental health professionals offering online counseling and psychotherapy under the brand name of Solace Wellness.

SHARING RESOURCES FOR FREE - EID MUBARAK FROM SOLACE

SHARING RESOURCES FOR FREE - EID MUBARAK FROM SOLACE

May 28, 2020

In the charitable and giving spirit of Eid, Solace has a gift for you that we hope will brighten up your days!

A Message from Dr. Prem Kumar Shanmugam of Solace

A Message from Dr. Prem Kumar Shanmugam of Solace

April 16, 2020

Six years have passed since the day I decided to establish Solace out of the need to provide a safe space where those suffering from addiction, could receive the treatment they most needed.

THIS MAY BE THE BEST TIME TO SEEK TREATMENT FOR YOUR SUBSTANCE MISUSE PROBLEM

THIS MAY BE THE BEST TIME TO SEEK TREATMENT FOR YOUR SUBSTANCE MISUSE PROBLEM

March 23, 2020

With the current Covid-19 situation around the world we would first like to wish everyone to be safe and responsible during this time. With the extra time in your hands now, we believe this is the best moment to seek treatment for your substance misuse problem so you can return to your family in a healthy state of mind, body and spirit, free from addiction.

SOLACE ASIA BEST PRACTICES IN RESPONSE TO CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19)

SOLACE ASIA BEST PRACTICES IN RESPONSE TO CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19)

March 16, 2020

To date, our organization is strictly following the government’s recommendation as well as the recommendation of the World Health Organization (WHO), to ensure our client’s health and safety.

THE RISE OF SINGAPORE’S BINGE DRINKING PROBLEM

THE RISE OF SINGAPORE’S BINGE DRINKING PROBLEM

March 12, 2020

As social drinking becomes an acceptable norm, alcohol abuse has been on the rise. A nationwide study conducted by the Institute of Mental Health Singapore (IMH), found that one in 32 Singaporeans aged 18 and above suffers from alcohol misuse.

MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE - DUAL DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT

MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE - DUAL DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT

February 27, 2020

Dual diagnosis is a term used to describe people with mental illnesses who have a co-existing problem with drugs and/or alcohol.

SOLACE ASIA OUTPATIENT TREATMENT PROGRAM

SOLACE ASIA OUTPATIENT TREATMENT PROGRAM

February 14, 2020

For those unable to allocate time away from their daily obligations, Solace has designed an Outpatient Treatment Program (O.P) that allows those struggling with addiction to benefit from a scientific treatment approach at their time and pace.

Tramadol Addiction Treatment at Solace Asia

Tramadol Addiction Treatment at Solace Asia

February 14, 2020

Tramadol functions as an opioid analgesic. It's a painkiller. It releases opioids such as endorphins into the user. Dependency to the drug can cause lifelong addiction.

Who is a sober companion at Solace Asia?

Who is a sober companion at Solace Asia?

February 14, 2020

A sober companion is somebody who is watching the addict when he/she is not in treatment.

The Gateway Hypothesis?

The Gateway Hypothesis?

February 12, 2020

The gateway hypothesis insinuates that “lighter” substances like alcohol, marijuana, nicotine, and sugar are capable of further increasing the risk of using or abusing other “harder” substances.

What Causes Someone to Have an Eating Disorder (ED)?

What Causes Someone to Have an Eating Disorder (ED)?

January 23, 2020

There are many ways eating disorders would pervert the act of eating.

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) And Addiction

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) And Addiction

January 23, 2020

Some addicts do not isolate on purpose. Some actually have an underlying disorder that predisposes them to isolation. Social anxiety disorder or SAD is a grim reality for some addicts. With addiction, it is considered a dual diagnosis.

Treatment Efficacy of Marijuana

Treatment Efficacy of Marijuana

January 21, 2020

The NIDA in 2019 also suggests that most people who frequently use large amounts of marijuana reports the following; having lower life satisfaction overall, having poorer mental health state, subjugating to poorer physical health, and are subdued by more relationship problems (both interpersonal and intrapersonal communication being affected).

MALAYSIA HONORS SOLACE WITH A 5 STAR AWARD FOR HIGHEST QUALITY TREATMENT IN THE NATION

MALAYSIA HONORS SOLACE WITH A 5 STAR AWARD FOR HIGHEST QUALITY TREATMENT IN THE NATION

January 10, 2020

With eleven criteria used to asses each facility, Solace is proud to announce to have been awarded a 5-star rating by the National Anti-Drugs Agency Director-General CP Dato' Sri Zulkifli Bin Abdullah, ranking at the highest of its category in Malaysia.

Life after Marijuana Dependency

Life after Marijuana Dependency

August 16, 2019

Marijuana is the most commonly used recreational drug (World Drug Report, 2015) but there has been very little evidence on what it is like being a user of marijuana who is in recovery. This brings upon the question of “what are the effects of heavy users who have abused drugs before who have currently quit using?

Addiction: How to discover it and how to treat it? Dialogue with the psychologist Specialist in the treatment of addiction Premkumar Shanmagham

Addiction: How to discover it and how to treat it? Dialogue with the psychologist Specialist in the treatment of addiction Premkumar Shanmagham

July 22, 2019

Questions answered by the psychologist specializing in addiction treatment Premkumar Shanmugam in this interview

Denial Breaking

Denial Breaking

July 16, 2019

I AM NOT AN ADDICT.

Anatomy of Addiction

Anatomy of Addiction

July 16, 2019

The Origins of Addiction

An Addiction Rehab Destination for Singaporeans

An Addiction Rehab Destination for Singaporeans

July 16, 2019

Why Singaporeans choose Solace Sabah

The Benefits of being Clean and Sober from addiction

The Benefits of being Clean and Sober from addiction

July 16, 2019

Active addiction with all its perks and pleasures. Getting high and wasted. Why would anyone who is satisfied with that blissful existence want to change? That was how I thought 2 years ago, but using did not deliver one thing – Life.

What are triggers?

What are triggers?

July 16, 2019

Triggers are the stimuli that make an addict want to use again. They originate from the addict’s memory in active addiction. Triggers can be any sensation: sights, sounds, smells and touch. At an emotional level, triggers could be: anger, sadness, depression, anxiety and fear to name a few. Spiritually, or in essence triggers happen due to a lack of serenity and connection in one’s life.

Five Reasons Not to choose a rehab in Thailand.

Five Reasons Not to choose a rehab in Thailand.

July 16, 2019

Many addicts are choosing to have their treatment for addiction in Thailand. For just a couple of minutes, read on and ponder why Thailand shouldn’t be the place of choice for treatment from addiction.

Why people who invest or trade have a higher risk of addiction or becoming addicts.

Why people who invest or trade have a higher risk of addiction or becoming addicts.

July 16, 2019

Albeit true, markets are unpredictable and putting one’s happiness in the lap of unpredictability is just asking for trouble.

Why is program completion rate a wrong measure for rehab success?

Why is program completion rate a wrong measure for rehab success?

July 16, 2019

When rehabs are in denial.

Getting Back The “Natural High”

Getting Back The “Natural High”

July 16, 2019

An informative article from Solace on how to get high - without drugs.

What is the DSM-V?

What is the DSM-V?

July 16, 2019

An explanation of the use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

Harm Reduction in the South East Asian Context

Harm Reduction in the South East Asian Context

July 16, 2019

Harm Reduction - The Singapore and Malaysia perspective.

How Childhood Trauma Affects Addiction

How Childhood Trauma Affects Addiction

July 16, 2019

Trauma is a deeply disturbing and distressing experience, which can have severe emotional repercussions later in life.

Prescription Drugs – The Cure or The Curse?

Prescription Drugs – The Cure or The Curse?

July 16, 2019

The Legal Peril: Prescription Drugs – The Cure or The Curse?

Is mindfulness a religious or spiritual practice?

Is mindfulness a religious or spiritual practice?

July 16, 2019

At Solace, we describe what is Mindfulness and quell myths that surround it.

What happens after Relapse

What happens after Relapse

July 16, 2019

If experiencing relapse is good for continual growth in recovery, why is it viewed as a failure in the process? What exactly happens after a relapse?

What is the Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS)?

What is the Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS)?

July 16, 2019

In 1881, Carl Wernicke discovered an acute neurological dysfunction caused by thiamine deficiency (lack of Vitamin B1) in 3 patients, who had died due to this disorder.

Acamprosate – The Alcoholic’s Gateway to Abstinence!

Acamprosate – The Alcoholic’s Gateway to Abstinence!

July 16, 2019

Acamprosate or branded as Campral is a prescribed medication to help alcoholics initiate sobriety from active addiction

Anhedonia – The Secret Killer.

Anhedonia – The Secret Killer.

July 16, 2019

The word “anhedonia” is Greek for “without delight”. It is a condition in which the capacity of experiencing pleasure is totally/partially lost.

Am I an Addict?

Am I an Addict?

July 16, 2019

Here are some clues for figuring if one is an addict or not from Solace Sabah.

Addictive Personality

Addictive Personality

July 16, 2019

The Inner Addiction – An Addictive Personality.

Spiritual Awakening

Spiritual Awakening

July 16, 2019

Spiritual Awakening: Is it a must to get enlightened in recovery?

Dry Drunk Syndrome: What is it?

Dry Drunk Syndrome: What is it?

July 16, 2019

Dry drunk is a condition wherein someone who has been sober from either alcohol, drugs, or other addictions are no longer enthused by their recovery.

What is “Rock Bottom” – Is it a Destination?

What is “Rock Bottom” – Is it a Destination?

July 16, 2019

Rock bottom is said to be the pit of despair, in which devastation is so total that the only way is up and out of it.

Dentistry in Recovery: The Importance of Assessing dental health.

Dentistry in Recovery: The Importance of Assessing dental health.

July 16, 2019

Meth, Crack Cocaine, Marijuana, and eating disorders have also contributed to oral illnesses. Tooth decay, gingivitis, and other chronic oral infections await the unwary addict in recovery. This is because dental illnesses may still pervade long after sobriety is achieved.

What is the serenity prayer?

What is the serenity prayer?

July 16, 2019

The widespread use of the serenity prayer can be found in all 12-step programs. One would find that meetings usually start with the prayer and end with it.

Stinking Thinking in Recovery

Stinking Thinking in Recovery

July 16, 2019

Facts Every Recovering Addict Needs to Know: “Stinking thinking” is a colloquial term for cognitive distortions. They are a set of negative thoughts and beliefs about a particular situation, which in the long run makes life unmanageable without some kind of panacea.

Religion and Codependency

Religion and Codependency

July 16, 2019

Religions predispose people to codependence due to its theology, dogma, and organizational structure. Yet, once people can make the decision to be fruitful, honest, loving, and caring over the demands of their respective religions, their practice of religion, may in fact, ennoble them to be better human beings.

Community Service: Solace partners with Sri Emas International School

Community Service: Solace partners with Sri Emas International School

July 16, 2019

To teach and empower students of Sri Emas International School to make a choice and a difference.

Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)

Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)

July 16, 2019

Solace Sabah explains what is PAWS and how it affects one in Recovery.

What is Evidence-Based Treatment (EBT)?

What is Evidence-Based Treatment (EBT)?

July 16, 2019

Evidence-based treatment or practices (EBTs/EBPs) are treatments that have been researched academically. They have been scientifically proven effective and replicated by more than one investigation or study.

Alcoholic Hepatitis – A Fatal Illness!

Alcoholic Hepatitis – A Fatal Illness!

July 16, 2019

Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver and alcoholic hepatitis is a liver disorder caused by the overconsumption of alcohol.

Does Giving Up Drugs Mean giving up Smoking?

Does Giving Up Drugs Mean giving up Smoking?

July 16, 2019

Giving up drugs does not necessarily mean giving up smoking – The Perspective of Smokers in Recovery.

How to deal with anxiety in recovery

How to deal with anxiety in recovery

July 16, 2019

Many in early recovery relapse over the inability to deal with anxiety as and when it arises.

I saw Quaaludes in Wolf of Wall Street - What is it?

I saw Quaaludes in Wolf of Wall Street - What is it?

July 16, 2019

The word “Quaaludes”, which is a brand name for Methaqualone is a portmanteau for the phrase “quiet interlude”.

Is Non-Alcoholic Beer Alright for Recovering Alcoholics?

Is Non-Alcoholic Beer Alright for Recovering Alcoholics?

July 16, 2019

Recovery is a period of experimenting what works well for an individual. These experiments take on many forms; one of which is the alcoholic retreating to non-alcoholic beverages to soothe the sorrows of “not drinking”.

4 Benefits of Journaling in Recovery

4 Benefits of Journaling in Recovery

July 16, 2019

Writing a daily journal is one fine way of being honest and transparent. In early recovery, there could be many reasons why you would not want to open up to others due to fear, shame, anger, and sadness.

Is Gaming Addiction Really an addiction?

Is Gaming Addiction Really an addiction?

July 16, 2019

Gaming addiction is a legitimate illness as it contains within it the neurochemistry of addiction.

What causes addiction?

What causes addiction?

July 16, 2019

Is addiction caused by drug abuse? Is it caused by behaviors gone out of hand? Not so!

Xanax – Alprazolam abuse

Xanax – Alprazolam abuse

July 16, 2019

Xanax is the trade name for the drug, “Alprazolam”, which is one of the drugs categorically known as Benzodiazepines.

What is Aversion Therapy?

What is Aversion Therapy?

July 16, 2019

It is therapy based on associating unpleasant feelings or consequences with a particular pleasurable behavior, which has been deemed undesirable.

How exercise aids in addiction recovery

How exercise aids in addiction recovery

July 16, 2019

Working out, going to the gym, pumping iron, yoga, Tai-Chi, martial arts, going for a run, a walk, crossfit classes, sports of any kind: take your pick!

Delirium Tremens and the Alcoholic

Delirium Tremens and the Alcoholic

July 16, 2019

Delirium Tremens (DT) is a state of hallucinating, sweating unusual amounts (diaphoresis), fast heartbeat (tachycardia), hyperthermia, hypertension and agitation as a result of abstaining from alcohol over a period of time.

Dealing with medication in recovery

Dealing with medication in recovery

July 16, 2019

You have the same issues on pain with the necessity for relief, like the rest of humanity. How do clinicians go about prescribing drugs to recovering addicts? How do we also overcome this controversy so that you can live pain-free?

What are Dopamine Agonists?

What are Dopamine Agonists?

July 16, 2019

A dopamine agonist is a compound that activates dopamine receptors in the absence of that receptor’s physiological transmitter.

Sober Living - Does it help recovery?

Sober Living - Does it help recovery?

July 16, 2019

A Sober Living setting is supposed to provide those who have left treatment with adequate structure, social support, and stability to face the world outside the walls of the rehab facility.

Coping With Resentments

Coping With Resentments

July 16, 2019

Resentment is to feel a feeling again. Anger kept long enough breeds resentment. It’s the obsession of an angry moment repeated time without number.

The Benefits of Internal Locus of Control

The Benefits of Internal Locus of Control

July 16, 2019

Some people are motivated by their inner resources, whilst others find outside inspiration to tag them along to the next part of their lives.

Does smoking turn into a risky habit for addicts?

Does smoking turn into a risky habit for addicts?

July 16, 2019

There are a number of reasons for ceasing the smoking habit, notably wanting to live a drug-free existence.

Overcoming Barriers to Communication in Recovery

Overcoming Barriers to Communication in Recovery

July 16, 2019

In recovery, we learn how to overcome barriers to communication. It's like learning how to talk once again.

Recovery and Humility

Recovery and Humility

July 16, 2019

Recovery is about dispatching or sending the ego off. This will involve learning to be humble and patient with the self and others. It means replacing a life of fear for a life of love.

Sexual Addiction - A Controversial Issue

Sexual Addiction - A Controversial Issue

July 16, 2019

Is sexual addiction an illness worthy of any diagnosis? In the field of mental health, it is still a controversial issue.

Common symptoms and behavior of addiction

Common symptoms and behavior of addiction

July 16, 2019

Addiction doesn’t just happen in a vacuum or one day you just become addicted without any precursor. We became addicted because of… certain traits we have as addicts, which may have been inherited from our ancestors, or were predisposed to in our genetic make-up.

Cocaine Addiction and Treatment

Cocaine Addiction and Treatment

July 16, 2019

In seeking that "high", cocaine use develops into an addiction due to tolerance. The damage results when cocaine replaces everything in life. At this point, the addict will need treatment to recover from cocaine addiction.

Drug addiction among young people / Adolescents in the Middle East.

Drug addiction among young people / Adolescents in the Middle East.

July 16, 2019

Youths in the Middle East, face a mental health crisis. But, local attitudes towards mental health are scornful and judgmental. This is due to the conservative nature of Middle Eastern states.

Herbal Treatment for Drug Addiction

Herbal Treatment for Drug Addiction

July 16, 2019

The NHS (National Health Services) in the U.K. has noted that some herbal remedies may be unsafe for your health.

Trauma as cause for addiction

Trauma as cause for addiction

July 16, 2019

Survivors of trauma will thus suffer from post-traumatic stress illness (PTSI). PTSI is a comorbidity among addicts. This means that addicts could be suffering PTSI alongside addiction.

Treatment for Hashish Addiction

Treatment for Hashish Addiction

July 16, 2019

Hash or hashish is a drug made from the same substance as marijuana. It contains THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol). As a result of that, it has acute addictive and withdrawal effects.

Binge Eating Treatment

Binge Eating Treatment

July 16, 2019

There are a number of treatment options available for Binge Eaters to overcome the problem of binge eating.

Tobacco! When smoking turns into a slippery habit for addicts

Tobacco! When smoking turns into a slippery habit for addicts

July 16, 2019

Introducing the interloper, “Nicotine”, the substitute addiction deserving of no attention in the recovery cart.

Virtual Drug Deals - The cyber danger

Virtual Drug Deals - The cyber danger

July 16, 2019

Drugs can be purchased just about anywhere and by any means. It is not simply sold by scrawny, suspicious, dirty-looking street-peddlers, as the old cliché would depict them as.

Why Counselling is important for Gambling

Why Counselling is important for Gambling

July 16, 2019

Addiction is a disease of perception. This is ever more so apparent with pathological gambling.

What are Central Nervous System Depressants? How does it work?

What are Central Nervous System Depressants? How does it work?

July 16, 2019

Central nervous system or CNS depressants are chemicals that slow down brain activity.

Addiction Coping Mechanisms Part 1 - The Masks We Wear

Addiction Coping Mechanisms Part 1 - The Masks We Wear

July 16, 2019

Everyone uses masks to entertain their various roles in society. The masks people wear can be equated to the many hats we wear for the roles we play.

Why Gambling is an addiction

Why Gambling is an addiction

July 16, 2019

Other addictions are easier to detect than gambling because there are many fallacies and myths, which keep problem gamblers at ease with their addiction.

The Difference Between Medical and Non-Medical Detoxification

The Difference Between Medical and Non-Medical Detoxification

July 16, 2019

Drugs and alcohol take some time to exit the body's system. Detoxification is a necessary step in becoming alcohol and drug-free.

The Matrix Model of Drug Treatment

The Matrix Model of Drug Treatment

July 16, 2019

The Matrix model is an integrative model for treating drugs. The model helps to treat drug addiction such as cocaine and methamphetamines. The Matrix model was invented by Dr. Richard Rawson.

Character Defects Or Flaws - A list of major defects.

Character Defects Or Flaws - A list of major defects.

July 16, 2019

Character Defects Or Flaws - A comprehensive list of the major defects. One of the main reasons why addicts suffer in recovery is due to their character flaws.

What is Codependency?

What is Codependency?

July 16, 2019

Codependency is an addiction to others. It is a relationship addiction. In the beginning, it was used only in reference to loved ones of alcoholics or drug addicts.

The Importance of Emotional Sobriety

The Importance of Emotional Sobriety

July 16, 2019

It's not just addicts who dream about being emotionally sober. It's everyone's dream to be able to be calm in stressful situations. Yet, for the addict, such transformations to higher levels of emotional well-being is a must.

How Peer Pressure is a gateway to Addiction

How Peer Pressure is a gateway to Addiction

July 16, 2019

Pressure here refers to any stimuli that pushed the addict towards an addiction. It could be that a family member or friend was abusing substances, and steered the addict towards it. Or it could be the absence of care provided by loved ones who were not aware of what was happening to their loved ones.

Binge Drinking as a symptom of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

Binge Drinking as a symptom of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

July 16, 2019

Alcohol Use Disorder or AUD is a problem. Anyone with a drinking problem who meets 2 out of the 11 question criteria of AUD will be diagnosed as AUD. This can range from mild binge drinking to severe alcoholism. In all this, binge drinking is a defining symptom of this illness.

Personality Traits of Alcoholic Children

Personality Traits of Alcoholic Children

July 16, 2019

Growing up in an alcoholic home, will leave alcoholic children in roles that would cause a life of pain.

Acceptance In Recovery

Acceptance In Recovery

July 16, 2019

Addicts do not suffer from an addiction to drugs, alcohol, nor behavioural addiction. These are merely symptoms of a life denied of acceptance. What's fundamentally at the root of addiction is a lack or denial of acceptance.

Addiction Coping Mechanisms: The Masks We Wear, Part 2

Addiction Coping Mechanisms: The Masks We Wear, Part 2

July 16, 2019

Welcome back to learning about the masks we wear in addiction. This article is part 2 of a 2-part series on "Addictive Coping Mechanisms: The masks we wear."

Me, Me, Me – Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) and Addiction

Me, Me, Me – Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) and Addiction

July 16, 2019

For the narcissist, the world revolves around the self. Everything and everyone around them serve only one purpose: to please the narcissist.

Sports Gambling - A Controversial Issue

Sports Gambling - A Controversial Issue

July 16, 2019

Sports gambling is a form of betting on sports events. The higher the stakes, the greater the high. It has the potential to become an addiction.

The Drug Issue in Southeast Asia: THE Golden Triangle

The Drug Issue in Southeast Asia: THE Golden Triangle

July 16, 2019

The Drug Issue in Southeast Asia: The Latest Updates from the Golden Triangle.

Drug Addiction and its Treatment in Malaysia

Drug Addiction and its Treatment in Malaysia

July 16, 2019

Drug Addiction in Malaysia has had an incremental history in spite of desperate measures by the government to prevent such things from happening. The ubiquity and pervasiveness of drugs has been due to the small time drug dealers who operate in the private spaces of the young due to having access to easier means of communication such as the ability to be online and connected through mobile and computing devices.

The New Danger: Online Drugs

The New Danger: Online Drugs

July 16, 2019

Drugs can be purchased just about anywhere and by any means. It is not simply sold by scrawny, suspicious, dirty-looking street-peddlers, as the old cliché would depict them as; but ubiquitously.

Unrealistic Expectations in Recovery

Unrealistic Expectations in Recovery

July 16, 2019

What can we expect of our recovery? Can we expect a big house, lots of money, a successful career or all of these at once? Maybe, maybe not – that all depends on how much effort we are willing to work the basics of recovery.