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The link between ADHD, mental health and addiction
Research shows a strong link between ADHD and substance abuse. Around about half the clients I see as a mental health coach tell me they have suspected or diagnosed ADHD, although they've initially come to me for help with an alcohol problem. That figure pretty much represents what the latest NZ Drug and Alcohol study into ADHD reports*, that about half of all people with ADHD will qualify for a diagnosis of substance abuse disorder (read addiction), at some point in their li
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How to get through the silly season without drinking
Staying away from alcohol during the silly seasons isn't easy but if you're really determined to get on a sober track, you can do it.
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8 hacks to stop drinking alcohol
8 tried and true hacks to stop drinking for good, from a qualified mental health coach who's walked the walk of addiction to sobriety.
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Life hacks from the Buddha: The greatest pyschologist of them all
Psychiatrist Tony Fernando shares life hacks from the Buddha - the greatest psychologist of them all - to help keep calm in a chaotic world.
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Mental health hell: Why hormones can drive you mad
It’s not a coincidence that poor mental health in women arises from massive hormonal shifts.
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