“A problem shared is a problem halved” It’s an old saying and a true one, provided you choose the right confidant. Knowing that someone else knows and understands brings a…
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Sometimes we need to give up everything except hope.
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Finding Hope
One small ray of hope can lead to the light Depression is a horrible affliction, whether it is brought on by particular events or is a chronic condition. Although, in…
When you are busy there’s no time to feel sad.
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As Others See Us
Self examination cannot be completed alone. Several of the Twelve Steps, one way or another, require self-examination. However good our intentions, it is a task that is almost impossible to…
Embrace the future tightly so that it cannot struggle against you.
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Recovery Group in Nepal
An appeal for help after the earthquake. Addictions UK has received a letter from a group of Recovering Addicts in Nepal. Please contact us if you would like any help…
It’s always too early to quit.
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When you are happy, don’t let your face hide the secret.
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Opportunities for Growth
Like a garden, life is always changing. There is always growth. Addictions UK uses Twitter to share inspirational Thoughts every day. This article is based on one of them. Follow…
When your target was impossible, achieving less is not a failure.
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Share your steps
Helping one another Addictions UK uses Twitter to share inspirational Thoughts every day. This article is based on one of them. Follow us at @addictionsuk. There’s a division of opinion…
Don’t wait for the storm to pass – go out and dance in the rain
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Starting Again
There is almost always another chance. Except in a few, high-risk occupations, failure is never final. Anyone who thinks that the path to recovery is a smooth one is kidding…
Everyone longs for forgiveness. Who will you forgive today?
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Persons We Have Harmed
Necessary reconciliation or reopening old wounds? There is a focus today on ensuring that criminals do not escape justice for offences committed long ago. The United Kingdom has no general…
Helpline for Recovering Addicts
This week’s video Craving can strike an addict at any time of the day or night. Sometimes all it takes to avoid disaster is a phone call to someone who…
What Is Your Higher Power?
Alcoholics Anonymous was founded by Christians with a strong faith in God. The Twelve Steps to recovery which they defined assumed that a similar spirituality would underpin the progress of…
Avoiding Anger while in Recovery
Frustrated by another lapse? Irritable due to withdrawal? Both can lead to bouts of anger and hurting those you love.
The Addiction Disease
Addiction is an incurable but manageable disease The Twelve Steps – Step 1: “We admitted we were powerless over alcohol [or any other addiction] – that our lives had become…
Time for Recovery
This week’s video To minimise the risk of relapse your recovery must be an ongoing process. If you can spare approximately one hour per day we’ll show you how.
I thought I couldn’t. I finally tried. I discovered I can.
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The Part Pets Play in Recovery at Home
Home-based treatment gives us support from our pets. We love our dogs and cats. A significant number of people needing to deal with Drug, Alcohol and other Addictions say they…
The Need for Detox
This week’s video Whatever your drug of choice, your ability to reason is being compromised.
People who rock the boat may find it hard to stay safe in it
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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…