Is Successful Treatment Possible for Addiction?

November 26, 2023
BY Bali Beginnings

Is Successful Treatment Possible for Addiction? Certainly, addiction is a disorder but it can be effectively treated. Over the part 100 years the knowledge…

Returning home from treatment: A survival guide for recovering addicts and those close to them.

November 9, 2020
BY admin@SMF

“They just don’t understand” is a phrase I hear regularly in aftercare programs for individuals returning home from inpatient addiction treatment. Here I will…

Reflections on addiction and recovery during COVID-19

June 14, 2020
BY admin@SMF

Jack, 30, is 3 years into his recovery from heroin addiction. Here, he shares his reflections on nurturing his recovery during the current pandemic….

The Impact of Work Addiction on Family and Mental Health

June 3, 2020
BY admin@SMF

A great infographic from the University of Nevada showing the impact of Work Addiction on Family and Mental Health. Republished with permission. The University…

How we involve the 12-Step process in our treatment programme

February 7, 2020
BY dr-terry

In this video, Dr. Terry speaks about how Bali Beginnings incorporates the 12-Step model of addiction treatment into our programme of treatment. This video…

Addressing shame with compassionate enquiry

February 7, 2020
BY dr-terry

Dr. Terry addresses the issue of shame in addiction treatment and the need to carefully manage family relationships as clients move through treatment and…

Practical steps for family involvement in client treatment

February 7, 2020
BY dr-terry

Our very own Dr. Terry Spokes addressed practical steps and issue in supporting family involvement in client treatment while they are in our care….

What’s the best way of involving family in client treatment

February 7, 2020
BY admin@SMF

This video is an extract from the Q&A panel session at the APBAM Conference 2019, held at the Furama Riverfront Hotel, in Singapore. Dr….

Why relapse prevention is vital

January 16, 2020
BY dr-terry

According to experts, a relapse doesn’t just happen, it happens in stages and is predetermined by certain factors. These three stages are: Emotional, Mental…

How to Stay Sober during the festive season

December 31, 2019
BY dr-terry

The holidays are a challenging time for those in recovery and can often fill one with a sense of dread. It’s the season for…