Aly Birmingham here again. Let me start by saying that as someone who works closely with people dealing with addictions, I've seen...

As a therapist working with individuals struggling with addictions, I have seen firsthand the powerful grip that nicotine can have on a...

Seeing a counselor or therapist who specializes in addiction or habit change can be incredibly beneficial for several reasons. We bring a...

There are many different drug and alcohol support groups available to provide encouragement and accountability as part of addiction...

Another January bites the dust, scattering resolutions again. And there you are, clinking your glass not in celebration, but in a silent...

Lets explore the distinctions between food addiction, eating addiction, and disordered eating. These terms are often used interchangeably...

What Is an Intervention? An intervention uses a group of close friends and family gathered together and is usually a surprise to the...

Australia's slow response to real-time monitoring of Schedule 8 (S8) drugs, like opioids and benzodiazepines, is contributing to this...

As a therapist, I often find myself exploring the teachings of Buddhism with my clients. One of the most fundamental teachings in...

The silent treatment is a common form of emotional abuse that can cause significant damage to your confidence and self-esteem. It occurs...

The concept of love addiction is hard to comprehend. How can you be addicted to love? There are many factors that contribute to love...

The controlled drinking model has some significant flaws for the many who are desperate for help. As an addiction specialist counselor,...

Trapped in a cage, with no way out, Abused and broken, with no one about, The scars run deep, but the pain remains, Memories of terror,...

Mental health issues can have a significant impact on not only the person suffering from the condition, but also on their loved ones....

Anxiety is a common condition that affects many people and can manifest in a variety of ways. One of the symptoms of anxiety that some...

Australia’s Health Tracker, which compiled data from various sources, found a fifth of those living on the peninsula and northside of...

As counsellors on the upper north shore of Sydney who deal with technology problems we see how it has become an integral part of our...

As a therapist, I often see clients struggling with intergenerational toxic patterns and interpersonal trauma. These patterns can be...

When we tell our families in therapy that "You didn't cause it, you can't control it, and you can't cure it," we're emphasizing three key...

In Australia, two categories of prescription drugs are most commonly abused: Benzodiazepines and Analgesics. Benzodiazepines are minor...