By Robert Common, Managing Partner, The Beekeeper Introduction Recovery from addiction is a deeply personal journey. Yet for decades, many treatment programs have relied on a one-size-fits-all formula often centered around the 12-step model. While the 12 steps have helped millions, they aren’t the right fit for everyone. We’ve seen at The Beekeeper House that…
By Robert Common, Managing Partner, The Beekeeper Every January, millions of people worldwide give up alcohol for 31 days as part of Dry January. We often treat this break like a test of willpower, a challenge to “tough it out” without our evening wine or weekend beer. But focusing only on resisting temptation misses the…
By Robert Common, Managing Partner, The Beekeeper If you have ADHD, autism, or another neurodivergent condition and also struggle with alcohol or drug use, you are not alone. Neurodiversity and addiction often overlap, and recognizing this connection is the first step toward getting the right help. In this post, we’ll explore why neurodivergent individuals may…
By Robert Common, Managing Partner, The Beekeeper Gambling addiction is becoming an increasingly urgent issue in Australia. More Australians are getting hooked on gambling than ever before, and it’s not just a gut feeling – the data backs it up. Recent studies show a significant jump in gambling participation and harm across the country. In…
By Robert Common, Managing Partner, The Beekeeper Fentanyl didn’t make a loud entrance in Canada. It slipped in unnoticed appearing as a street drugs and emergency rooms; stealing lives until people could no longer deny its presence. This issue, which once worried only frontline workers, has turned into one of the worst health emergencies in…
By Robert Common, Managing Partner, The Beekeeper Introduction Thailand stands out as one of the top destinations worldwide to seek treatment for addiction and mental health issues. And it’s not hard to see why. The care is high-quality, the surroundings are calm and scenic, and the price is far lower than in places like the…
By Robert Common, Managing Partner, The Beekeeper Trauma-informed care looks at how experiences like trauma affect a person’s life and choices. This care method views addiction and mental health struggles as connected to past experiences instead of isolated issues. It has a focus on creating safe and supportive environments where people feel understood. This approach…
By Robert Common, Managing Partner, The Beekeeper The COVID-19 pandemic brought big changes to substance use patterns in Britain showing how people dealt with isolation and stress . When lockdowns shut down pubs and social spaces, many turned to using substances at home as a way to cope. The connection between the pandemic and mental…
By Robert Common, Managing Partner, The Beekeeper A growing number of New Zealanders are traveling to Thailand to seek treatments for mental health issues and addiction. They choose Thailand because it offers affordable care compared to New Zealand. Many treatment centers in Thailand provide high-quality programs that are internationally recognized, which attracts patients from around…
By Robert Common, Managing Partner, The Beekeeper More and more Britons struggling with mental health or addiction are turning toward Thailand, 6,000 miles away, to seek help. Over the past few years, the UK has experienced a huge rise in those looking to address challenges like anxiety, depression, addictions to alcohol, or drug use. The…
