At South Pacific Private we have used the abstinence approach for 26 years and are continually amazed by the recovery stories that return to us as clients leave treatment, join a 12 step fellowship, and start working the steps as a relapse prevention strategy. We...
The recent allegations involving the Crown Casino highlight the continuing issue and ever-growing concern of problem gambling in Australia. And while the lure for cashed-up foreign tourists is undeniable, with casinos often associated with glamour, wealth and class, the pastiche also entices every-day Australian gamblers,...
There is a lot of shame attached to addiction and with the social stigma attached to sex addiction, this shame can be amplified. It’s also an addiction that’s generally harder to understand and can be misunderstood, as people can find it challenging by its very...
While many people talk about the ‘Ice epidemic’, few people hear the stories of those who have gone through addiction and come out the other side – and sadly not everyone can say they are fortunate enough to come out the other side. Addiction is...
While some people can gamble and walk away, having traded their money for a small thrill, others struggle to do so. Just like drugs and alcohol, gambling can be an addiction. Mike Robinson, an addiction researcher for the past 15 years, shares that one of the...
It seems that most days, we’re reading reports in the news and seeing the stories on TV of domestic violence and the prevalence of drug and alcohol addiction. From high-profile celebrities to family friends, neighbours and even in our own homes, the impact of substance...
When you picture rehab, you probably imagine celebrity-types swanning about in bath robes luxuriating with mediation and massages. However, at South Pacific Private, we believe rehab that works is not a passive activity. It’s less like a relaxing break in a private hotel, and more like...
Love addiction. If you haven’t heard anything about it before you may think it sounds contrived. And while it’s a condition yet to be formally referenced in the DSM-5 or ICD-10 international codes of classification for disease it’s presenting in treatment centres around the world...
Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending - Carl Bard A new year. A time to renew and reset. The new year can be the perfect time to make a change...
Opioid Dependence - An Overview In this article the writer provides an overview of the history of opioid dependence as well as current statistical analysis. The article provides insight into current research findings and trends. The information in this article is shared in good faith and...