Nitrous oxide more addictive than thought: ‘It’s not a harmless drug’
Despite the fact that the effect of a balloon of nitrous oxide dissipates quickly, its risks are greater than they first appear. What are the dangers of using nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas? And can you actually become addicted to this drug? What is nitrous...
Social anxiety disorder: Symptoms, causes and treatment
Generalised anxiety disorder: Symptoms, causes, impact and treatment
People with generalised-anxiety disorder are overly anxious and worried about everyday things. They worry about things that might happen to them, without any immediate cause. For example, their worries are about money, health, performing at work, or that something bad...
Chronic depression: What is it and how do you treat it?
Everyone experiences periods of gloom, sadness, guilt or hopelessness from time to time. Losing a loved one, a layoff, an accident or a relationship break-up can lead to a heavy emotional period. These temporary emotions will subside over time, but when the gloom...
Postpartum depression: what causes it and what can you do against it?
Some women develop a depression a few weeks or months after giving birth. We call this postpartum depression (also called postnatal depression). Sometimes it starts only when the mother stops breastfeeding or when she goes back to work. What is a postpartum...
12-step program for addiction
The 12-step program, also known as the Minnesota model, is a form of treatment or therapy for addictions. This form of help for addictions originated in the United States, where it has been used very successfully within Alcoholics Anonymous circles since around 1930....
What is private alcohol rehab?
If you’re struggling to stop drinking, consider entering a private alcohol rehab program. This type of rehab is also often referred to as: executive, exclusive, or even celebrity. Unlike publicly funded programs, private rehabilitation allows you to get help in a...
GHB addiction: Recognise, symptoms and treatment
GHB is a liquid drug and can give a relaxed and pleasant feeling. Using GHB can also be unpleasant and dangerous. This article will mention how you can recognise a GHB addiction, what the symptoms are and how to treat an addiction to GHB. What is GHB addiction?...
How to Overcome Alcoholism Denial – Recognise and Act
Last updated: November, 2025 Denial is one of the strongest barriers in overcoming alcohol addiction. It allows people to keep functioning (working, caring for family, maintaining routines) while hiding the growing impact of alcohol on their health and wellbeing....
What Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol
Last updated: November, 2025 Quitting alcohol is not just about putting down the glass. It’s about rediscovering balance: physically, emotionally, and mentally. When the body stops receiving a substance it has relied on, change happens. Some of these changes can feel...
Family Therapy in Addiction Recovery: Why It Matters
Last updated: November, 2025 Addiction rarely affects only one person. It ripples through relationships, changing the way families communicate, trust, and connect. That’s why family therapy in addiction treatment plays such an essential role in sustainable recovery....
Hacienda Paradiso featured on Prime Time Dutch Television
Hacienda Paradiso was featured in a full-length episode of 'Doe Maar Duurzaam', a Dutch tv-show about developments in Sustainability on RTL Z. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpadbCbGiRY Hacienda Paradiso Hacienda Paradiso, located in Málaga Spain, is the first ever...