Common Behaviour Characteristics of the Addicitive Personality
We have feelings of low self-esteem that cause us to judge ourselves and others without mercy. We cover up or compensate by trying to be perfect, take responsibility for others, attempt to control the outcome or unpredictable events, get angry when things don't go our way, or gossip instead of confronting an issue.
Learn more
Alcohol Dependency and Women
A list of points on how Alcohol Dependency affects women and how it fits into their lives as well as identifying common traits of the alcohol dependent woman.
Learn more
Questionnaire & The Need to Change
Does alcohol cost you more than money? If it does, then ask yourself the questions in our Questionnaire as honestly as you can.
Learn more
Common Traits Of Drug & Alcohol Addiction Including Denial
Many people first become concerned about their alcohol or other drug use or that of another person because of some negative consequence. Legal difficulties resulting from driving while intoxicated or drugged out, assault, or domestic violence may bring attention to a chemical problem. Loss of employment or broken
Learn more
Common Traits of Addiction
Learn more about the common traits of the addictive personality. Learn about where one crosses the line and becomes addicted, and learn to identify where you are in that sequence. Are you addicted?
Learn more
Not every drug and alcohol dependent person ends up in the gutter
Some of us conclude that we can't be an alcoholic or addict because we don't believe we have had any consequences of our chemical use. We haven't been in that much trouble - and when I get as bad as her or him - I'll certainly stop using. We don't seem to fit our own image of what an alcoholic or addict looks like! The park bench drunk or the bag lady of Burwood...
Learn more
Quizzes
Learn More
Alcohol Dependency Recovery Live-in Program
Serenity by the Sea
For details about this program click here, or please email info@couragetochange.com.au or call on (02) 4454 3556.
New Book
This book is unique in that it links brain chemistry and co-dependency to emotional overeating. Much has been written about obesity and the current epidemic we are experiencing but very little is known about brain chemistry and co-dependency (dysfunctional learned behaviour), resulting in low self-esteem.
Read more | Buy Now