Smartphones and computers have become an intrinsic part of our lives. They are a universal means of communication, entertainment and work. However, some people allow these gadgets to overwhelm their lives. Internet addiction is a behavioural addiction wherein a person becomes dependent on the use of online devices to cope with life’s stresses. Internet addiction is […]
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The festive season is very different this year, with lockdowns and social distancing limiting our interactions with family and friends. Addictions UK has a proposition for you: maybe now is the time to consider abandoning a tipple altogether! Under normal circumstances, the end of the year is a time of excess, as revellers cast aside […]
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When entering support for addiction/alcoholism the individual enters a period of confusion. The main source of confusion stems from the Individuals own brain, which is sending conflicting messages. Substances are often a crutch for the individual and have been predominantly used to hide feelings of inadequacy and fear. So, whilst the individual might be determined […]
“We will comprehend the word serenity, and we will know peace” (Promises of Alcoholics Anonymous). Life is to be enjoyed to the fullest. But of course, it has ups and downs. Whilst we have periods where things are going well, sometimes we feel we are pushing against the grain. We experience fears, and even the […]
The festive season is approaching, and it is going to be a time of fun with family and friends! There will be plenty of holiday cheer during Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year! If you are new in recovery from substance use disorder, remember the best is yet to come. This is the beacon […]
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Surrendering is essentially letting go – a vital part of the process of addiction recovery. Letting go of resistance and submitting to an entity and their authority or ideas. Letting go of old beliefs that did not work. And, subsequently, letting go of accumulated baggage of the past that drags them back into a repetitive […]
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Over the Counter (OTC) drugs – facts, signs, effects There are indications that addiction to prescription drugs, available over-the-counter(OTC), is increasing in the UK. Private clinics have reported a surge in demand for treatment. Data from the Department for Health showed a 60% increase in opioid prescriptions over the past ten years. When 1 in […]
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The Health Risks of COVID-19 and Detox Services We are currently living in unusual circumstances. The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting us while we learn to adapt to a new way of living. Healthcare services are no longer running with full resources, and traditional mutual aid groups like AA and NA are currently not so […]
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If you’re working in the area of mental health, including addiction treatment – or if you’re in recovery from addiction yourself – you’ve most heard of the DSM-V (also referred to as the DSM-5). The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders was first published in 1952, has been helping physicians and mental health care […]
However, addiction treatment is available at home Rehab centres are a vital part of our social service. Addiction treatment is critical for those afflicted by addiction, as their illness has a devastatingly adverse impact on them, their family, friends and the wider community. It saves lives and contributes to the general wellbeing of the social […]
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