Making Peace With The Past

get sober

Making Peace With The Past

Articles, Australia, Education, Malaysia, Treatment, Understanding Addiction, United Kingdom, United States

Congratulations On Your Decision To Get Sober If you have made the brave decision to get sober and stop using drugs or alcohol, we want to applaud you. This is a difficult decision. And, the action required of you to stay true to your commitment requires hard work, dedication, strength, and courage. Although recovery isn’t […]

A Simple Truth That Can Help Break The Cycle of Addiction Immediately

The Cycle of Addiction

A Simple Truth That Can Help Break The Cycle of Addiction Immediately

Articles, Australia, Education, International, LGBTQ, Malaysia, Treatment, Understanding Addiction, United Kingdom, United States

Even Though You Might Have A Problem With Addiction, Denial Will Tell You Otherwise Many people struggle with the idea that they might have a problem with addiction. This is not surprising. Denial is a powerful force that drives addiction. Whether you have a problem with drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, or shopping; your mind will […]

The Reality of Gambling Addiction

gamblers - gambling addiction

The Reality of Gambling Addiction

Articles, Australia, Education, International, Malaysia, Understanding Addiction, United Kingdom, United States

One recent report shows conclusively that gambling is a real addiction and it is particularly rampant in Australia. We can see that patterns unfold in ways which are strikingly familiar and similar to any other addiction. The gamblers play relentlessly. They go until they are tapped out and like any other addict, they go out […]

Self-Efficacy as Part of Recovery

Self-Efficacy

Self-Efficacy as Part of Recovery

Articles, Australia, Education, International, LGBTQ, Malaysia, Treatment, Understanding Addiction, United Kingdom, United States

Self-efficacy is defined as one’s ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task. One’s sense of self-efficacy can play a huge part on how one approaches goals, challenges, and tasks in life. This simply means that how you think is how you behave. There is only one way to start this process, one […]

Speaking Up and Taking a Stand

The Art of the Apology - Make Amends: Part Two

Speaking Up and Taking a Stand

Articles, Australia, Education, International, LGBTQ, Malaysia, Treatment, Understanding Addiction, United Kingdom, United States

There are times in life when we must speak up for ourselves and what we need. If in active addiction or entering recovery, this is one of those times. You must be willing to ask for help and accept it if offered. Recovery is not something you should undertake alone, the recovery support of others […]

Learn more about DARA’s world-class drug and alcohol treatment. Contact one of our therapists today.
+66 8 7140 7788