OUR PROGRAMME

Am I an alcoholic? Drinking through the silly season

The party season is kicking off and many of us are in a mood to celebrate as we put another year behind us. But as we look forward to...

Letting go of perfectionism - letting go of alcohol

It's said that perfectionism is a tough mistress, something those who practice it will probably agree with, especially when they've...

Should I tell people I have a drinking problem?

Admitting to yourself that you have a drinking problem which has gotten the better of you is hard. Telling others about it is even more...

Break the secret: asking for help to stop drinking

I’ve stopped drinking alcohol so many times. If I was to count every day that I’ve woken up, swearing that today’s the day I stop for...

Gold-standard care: our Clinical Director

Andrew McGarrol is the Consulting Clinical Director to the Ocean Hills Team. Andrew is a highly qualified and experienced addictions...

Why private rehab?

In New Zealand, mental health and addiction services are stretched far beyond capacity with limited resources for the many people...

What happens when you detox from alcohol?

How can I detox from alcohol?

Staying sober with your recovery toolbox

Alcohol can be a tool for dealing with difficult emotions, people, places and things. It’s really effective at blocking out pain and...

10 reasons to stop drinking for good

If alcohol is controlling your life, you're probably aware there are good reasons for stopping drinking, and stopping for good. But with...

Self-care: the bedrock of recovery

My daily self-care as a drinking alcoholic looked like this: 1. Gulp litres of water in the morning (I was dehydrated from a hangover)...

Rebuilding a sober life

Alcohol dealt with everything sad, bad, mad and glad in my life. It was my lover and best friend but it was an abusive relationship.