The United Kingdom uses more cocaine than almost any country in Europe. In Paul’s case, Cocaine enabled him to work longer hours. Over decades of use, he built up a successful business. But, in the process he , “lost the will to live.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmuWr1GYilI Is cocaine addictive? Cocaine is addictive. There is misinformation that it […] The post Cocaine burnout appeared first on DARA Thailand ..read more

A pathological liar is someone who lies compulsively, often without logic or reason. Repeated lying can be a symptom of several greater issues, or afflictions, including addiction. This can make diagnosis of a pathological liar challenging. Why do pathological liars, lie? Studies have suggested that lying can be the direct result of a head injury, […] The post What is pathological lying? appeared first on DARA Thailand ..read more

Ireland has an unhealthy relationship with drugs. Like many nations, alcohol, MDMD, opiates – particularly Heroin, cannabis and cocaine are far too frequently used substances. According to statistics from The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA), the rate of ‘first use’ to treatment phases for many drug dependencies is in the range […] The post Ireland’s growing drug problem appeared first on DARA Thailand ..read more

Australia is experiencing the worst bush fires in it’s history.  It’s a less often covered topic when people are in the midst of a national emergency, but we’re already starting to see the fall-out of some of these month long blazes, and it’s people’s mental health. CEO Darren Lockie says, “we’re seeing peaks in inquiries […] The post The mental health of Australian firefighters appeared first on DARA Thailand ..read more

Firefighters are at higher risk of developing an addiction. Their job often means they are exposed to high stress situations. Though we associate people who fight fires and save lives as heroes; they can be more vulnerable to substance abuse. The nature of their work can take a toll on both their physical and mental […] The post Firefighters and addiction; is this brave profession more vulnerable? appeared first on DARA Thailand ..read more

DARA Rehab will be changing our pricing from 1 January, 2020.  Our goal is still to offer the most comprehensive program at the most affordable price and the changes we are making are based on extensive feedback from our clients on how we can improve our program. Firstly, we are introducing an additional week to […] The post Price change – effective 1 January, 2020 appeared first on DARA Thailand ..read more

Holidays are full of triggers for people struggling with sobriety, including celebrities like Ben Affleck. Regardless of your situation, that break from routine can be enough to jeopardise years of sober living. Partying over holidays.. the sober way “It’s easy to relapse when you have people handing you a drink everywhere you go,” says Robert, […] The post Ben Affleck’s relapse over Halloween reminds us all to be careful appeared first on DARA Thailand ..read more

Studies show stress and addiction are linked. Stress impacts us all in some way. We live in a world that moves at a million miles a second. So, when it comes to the topic of ‘stress’, it is certainly something that everyone could relate to as it is unavoidable, whether it is financial, school, relationships, […] The post Stress and Addiction appeared first on DARA Thailand ..read more

Relapsing after recovery can feel like defeat. A recent survey of DARA Rehab clientele found that one in every 6 clients we care for have at some point in their lives, tried another rehab before coming to us. Choosing a rehab that suits your needs is important. But what are the differences between rehabs, and […] The post Why try DARA Rehab, after relapsing appeared first on DARA Thailand ..read more

A recent survey of DARA Rehab clientele found that one in every 6 clients we care for have at some point in their lives, tried another rehab before coming to us. Choosing a rehab that suits your needs is important. But what are the differences between rehabs, and if you have relapsed before should you […] The post Why try DARA Rehab, after relapsing appeared first on DARA Thailand ..read more