The Living House

16/08/2019

The Living House is a proud sponsor of the Recovery Festival 2019!

"The Recovery Festival is a celebration of everything related to Recovery from all forms of addiction"

DATE: 28th & 29th September 2019.

11/08/2019

https://www.youmustgethealthy.com/2019/07/s*x-po*******hy-addiction.html

Fascinating and factual article on s*x/po*******hy addiction.

Po*******hy websites draw up to 80 million visitors per day. The exact amount of revenue the po*******hy industry generates is difficult for experts to pin down, but researchers estimate that the po*******hy industry earns more than one billion dollars per year. For many young people, a lack of acce...

10/08/2019

JUST FOR TODAY!

Regular prayer and meditation
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"Most of us pray when we are hurting. We learn that if we pray regularly, we won't be hurting as often or as intensely."

Basic Text, p. 45

Regular prayer and meditation are two more key elements in our new pattern of living. Our active addiction was more than just a bad habit waiting to be broken by force of will. Our addiction was a negative, draining dependence that stole all our positive energy. That dependence was so total, it prevented us from developing any kind of reliance on a Higher Power.

From the very beginning of our recovery, our Higher Power has been the force that's brought us freedom. First, it relieved us of our compulsion to keep taking drugs, even when we knew they were killing us. Then, it gave us freedom from the more deeply ingrained aspects of our disease. Our Higher Power gave us the direction, the strength, and the courage to inventory ourselves; to admit out loud to another person what our lives had been like, perhaps for the first time; to begin seeking release from the chronic defects of character underlying our troubles; and, at last, to make amends for the wrongs we'd done.

That first contact with a Higher Power, and that first freedom, has grown into a life full of freedom. We maintain that freedom by maintaining and improving our conscious contact with our Higher Power through regular prayer and meditation.

Just for Today: I will make a commitment to include regular prayer and meditation in my new pattern of living.

02/08/2019

Understanding How Depression And Addiction Are Linked

In adults with depression, about 16.5% of people have an alcohol use disorder, and 18% of people have another substance abuse disorder, and may abuse prescription medication or illegal drugs as a way to try to cope with their condition.

But why is this? Why are depression and addiction so closely linked? In this blog, we’ll explain the connection between these two conditions, and how each one can enable the other.

Substance Abuse Is An Easy Distraction From Depression

Clinical depression is more than just a bad day. Those who have a serious depressive episode may feel like there is no hope for them to live a happy life. Depression can cause issues like lethargy, anhedonia (inability to feel pleasure) and feelings of horrible self-doubt. Other associated conditions include anxiety, weight loss or gain, general irritability, a loss of interest in activities or hobbies, and even suicidal thoughts.

Because of this, it should come as no surprise that those who are experiencing major depression are looking for an outlet. While cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and prescription antidepressants can be helpful, it’s also easy for those who suffer from depression to turn to other methods of self-medication.

Alcohol is a common one. Alcohol functions as a central nervous system depressant, and those who suffer from depression may feel that it helps ease some of the emotional and psychological pain. The same is true of other drugs – both legal and illegal.

Those who are in pain and suffering from depression may turn to substance abuse as a way to try to lift their spirits – or at least numb painful thoughts. But in the long run, this is counterproductive, because substance abuse will not address the root cause of depression.

In fact, substance abuse and addiction can actually make depression worse. Those who are already depressed may feel even worse about their inability to cope with their situation.

This may lead to increased substance abuse – and the cycle continues. In fact, it’s been estimated that about 1/3 of all people with an alcohol problem also have a major depressive disorder.

Understanding Dual Diagnosis – Getting The Treatment You Need

If you or a loved one suffers from depression and substance abuse and needs rehab in South Africa, proper care is needed to treat both depression and substance abuse.

“Dual diagnosis” is the term for when any mental health disorder, such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, or depression is combined with a diagnosis for addiction, such as alcohol, drugs, gambling, or even s*x.

To break the cycle of depression and substance abuse, both issues must be addressed with rehab in Cape Town. Eliminating one of these issues or the other is not enough. For true recovery, proper therapeutic care for depression is required – as is admission to a rehabilitation facility, where the cycle of addiction can be broken.

Get Help Now For Addiction And Depression

If you believe you suffer from depression and are abusing substances to try to get relief, or you suspect a loved one may be suffering from these conditions, you need to get help right away. Rehab in South Africa is often the best choice. At rehab in Cape Town, you or your loved one can recover in a safe, caring environment – and break the cycle of addiction and depression once and for all.

10/06/2019

The feelings are all the same.

30/05/2019

Another great Article!

Detox and Rehabilitation — Primary Care

30/05/2019

Our latest article is now live on medium!

Addiction is a serious but treatable condition. Rehabilitation and recovery takes time and should involve both primary care treatment and…

28/05/2019

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