

EIGHT MAIN REASONS WHY PEOPLE USE DRUGS
It is quite normal for individuals to try drugs at some point in their life. For many, it is just an experimental phase and does not lead to any problems or misuse. Although, for a small percentage of individuals, drugs change their life and they continue to use, eventually experiencing difficulties and/or developing an addiction. Oftentimes, people would like to know why people use drugs, as it is especially difficult for non-drug users to understand these reasons. All in al


MBCT - MINDFULNESS-BASED COGNITIVE THERAPY AND ADDICTION TREATMENT
In recent years, cognitive behavioural approaches to addiction therapy have been supplemented with aspects of mindfulness, known as mindfulness-based cognitive therapy or MBCT. If you have been tuned in to celebrity trends lately, you will have noticed that meditation has become popular in star-studded circles. With big names like Oprah Winfrey, Russell Brand and Katy Perry extolling the benefits of mindfulness, it's little wonder that awareness practices are gaining momentum