Living an expatriate lifestyle can be incredibly rewarding. It comes with a new job, new country, new culture,...
Binge Drinking in Hong Kong on the Rise
Despite boasting low alcohol consumption rates compared to other nations, binge drinking — a dangerous form of alcohol...
The Disease of Addiction: Is it Real?
What exactly is addiction? Could the abuse of substances or processes by an individual really be attributed to their...
Profile of a High-Functioning Addict
Many Hong Kong expats suffering from addiction may be described as HFAs or high-functioning addicts - due to their...
Cocaine in Hong Kong
The use of cocaine in Hong Kong is on the rise – and it is most common within the Hong Kong expat community. The use...
The High Functioning Alcoholic
Alcoholic. What was the first image that appeared in your head? In a recent study the two most common answers: “A...
How Dangerous Can Money Be? Day Traders Face Addiction
Gambling has long been identified as highly addictive to people with a genetic predisposition for addiction. But far...
Expats And Addiction: Risk Factors For Destructive Substance Use
Expats generally live in a challenging environment with less options for support than at home - which can lead to an...
Perfectionists And Addiction: What Is The Connection? (Part I)
While perfectionists may often be successful in their careers, they are often unhappy in many other parts of their...
Perfectionists And Addiction: How To Succeed In Recovery (Part II)
Recovery is always difficult, but for a perfectionist it can be even more daunting. Follow these tips to make recovery...