Newsletters
Online Video Gaming: When Virtual Life Takes Over, 30.04.10
The image is not an uncommon one, an adolescent boy hunched over his computer in the middle of the night, his room in disarray, pale, and dishevelled, eyes red after staring at his computer screen for the past 10 hours. He had spent all this time in the world of Azeroth, battling orcs and trolls with his guild. This was his fantasy world, and it demonstrates the power of online video game addiction, an emerging problem that has been receiving attention in the media and the mental health field.
Dangers of Energy Drinks- Not a Safe Mix for Addiction Recovery, 15.12.09
A recent study conducted by Kathleen Miller at the University of Buffalo's Research Institute looked at the behaviours of 795 college students. Of the 795 students, 39 per cent reported that they used energy drinks at least once a month. The study results also revealed that energy drink consumption was correlated with risky behaviours such as substance use and unsafe sexual activity.
Special 25th Anniversary Newsletter, 01.06.09
Looking Back 25 Years: Some Things Change, Others Remain the Same
The last place in the world where John expected to be walking was under a blue awning with "Bellwood" written on it. John's drinking was causing him problems at home and his marriage was on shaky ground. His business was going downhill and he realized that if he didn't do something, he could lose it all.
What's On Your List For The Holidays?, 01.12.08
Another year will soon have passed. Even though we are still enjoying the special feelings of Autumn, preparation for the coming holiday season has already begun for many people. The season that is intended to be full of joy and and expectations can be a season of stress and discord for individuals and families struggling with the consequences of an addiction.
Codependency in the Workplace - Asserting Yourself Can Make All the Difference, 01.06.08
What is codependency? What does it mean and how does this apply to the workplace?
From Addiction to Spiritual Recovery, 01.12.07
Addictions are a serious problem in our society. Frequently we think the problem is the addict's alone or those closely associated with the addict. The problem is much greater.
75% of People with Alcohol and Drug Addictions are Employed: How does that affect the bottomline?, 01.05.07
The inconvenient truth is that the world has become a more stressful, complex place where alcohol and drugs, be they legal or illicit, are being used and abused by growing numbers. We are encouraged to use substances to improve our lives and/ or escape our lives, through the media, by pharmaceutical companies, well meaning friends and the neighbourhood pusher.
Addiction: A Family Disease, 01.11.06
While it is quite common for family members with an embedded addict in their midst, to assume that it is solely the individual with the addiction who has the problem, it is important for all family members to learn about the collaborative patterns that they have engaged in as part of a family system.