How to tell if someone is misusing alcohol There are some clear patterns and behaviours that point to a developing addiction. Although there is much debate about the term “functional…
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Being Grateful
How gratitude helps in early recovery and beyond Without gratitude, life is merely a never-ending toil with no discernible purpose. According to research, expressing thankfulness is crucial to being happy….
People who have one addiction are more susceptible to cross addiction
What Does Cross Addiction Mean? Cross addiction, also known as addiction transfer or Addiction Interaction Disorder, is when a person has two or more addictive behaviors. The addictions can include…
Bulimia Nervosa
Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment Bulimia nervosa is one of the most common eating problems in the UK. Unfortunately, not everyone gets the attention and medical care they need for a…
I Am Struggling
Is it an addiction or a mental illness? Co-occurring illnesses are prevalent because many mental health diseases and substance use disorders interact. The intersection of Mental Health and Substance Use…
A Guide to Resentment-free Living
Addiction recovery is incomplete without a clean heart Resentment is acknowledged as being poisonous to our inner existence in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The Big Book states: “Resentment is the number…
Home Detox Programme
Many people would prefer to be treated at home for any illness and we know that this is particularly true of people…