Thought: Recognising the spiritual is more important than defining it. Addictions UK uses Twitter to share inspirational Thoughts every day. This article is based on one of them. Follow us…
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We are part of the Solution and not just the Problem
(This week’s slogan) Whatever the challenges you face, in the end you have to conquer them for yourself. But you are not alone, Family, friends, sponsors and others are ready…
Start Sharing Now
Thought: ‘The journey never ends, so don’t think you have to arrive before sharing your good steps’. Addictions UK uses Twitter to share inspirational Thoughts every day. This article is…
Helping others improves Our Own Recovery
(This week’s slogan) The journey to recovery should never (maybe can never) be made alone. It should be shared with others who have the same needs and the same understanding…
Starting Recovery
Thought: “Rock bottom” is the best place to start to lay foundations. This article is inspired by an Addictions UK “Thought for the Day” which you can follow on Twitter…
Facing the Truth
Thought: ‘To admit to a weakness is daunting but no-one can help you until you do.’ Addictions UK uses Twitter to share inspirational Thoughts every day. This article is based…
Another New Year
New Year Resolutions “Cheers to a New Year and another chance for us to get it right.” (Oprah Winfrey) How many of us have made our New Year Resolutions? We…
You can always start again
Thought: Today I can choose to be in recovery, even if yesterday I was not. This article is inspired by an Addictions UK “Thought for the Day” which you can…
Bygones
Thought: ‘Understand the difference between an old scar that has been forgotten and festering wound that must be healed.’ This article is inspired by an Addictions UK “Thought for the…
Higher Power
Thought: Take a moment today to redefine “Higher Power” Alcoholics Anonymous was founded by Christians with a strong faith in God. The Twelve Steps to recovery which they defined assumed…
Addiction is a disease
Addiction is an incurable disease but not, in itself, a fatal one. The Twelve Steps – Step 1: “We admitted we were powerless over alcohol [or any other addiction] –…
Plan! But do not Assume the Outcomes
– is this week’s slogan To fail to plan is to plan to fail, so map your journey ahead. But the world changes all the time and so do you….
Live in the Moment
– is this week’s slogan Addictions UK Contact us now on line or telephone 0800 140 4044. You are just a phone call away from addiction recovery
Don’t count the Days – Make the Days Count
– is this week’s slogan Addictions UK Contact us now on line or telephone 0800 140 4044. You are just a phone call away from addiction recovery.
Helping others Helps Our Own Recovery
– this week’s slogan Addictions UK Contact us now on line or telephone 0800 140 4044. You are just a phone call away from addiction recovery.
Fewer Deaths from Liver Damage
A simple Test costing £50 could help prevent alcohol-related deaths. A simple ‘traffic light’ test that detects hidden liver fibrosis and cirrhosis in high-risk populations could reduce harmful drinking rates…
Call to Restrict GHB Use
Drugs advisory body recommends stricter regulation in the UK Writing in a letter to Jeremy Browne, Minister of State for Crime Prevention on 3rd October 2013, Professor Les Iverson chair…
Analysis can lead to paralysis
– is this week’s Slogan It’s one thing to be careful and look at all the angles, But there comes a time to stop putting things off and to get…
One Hour at a Time
– is this week’s Slogan We understand the need for small steps, for making our lives manageable one Day at a Time. Sometimes the steps need to be smaller still…
Anger is one letter away from Danger
– is this week’s Slogan Anger in Addiction is a Major Cause of Relapse Read the recent article in the Addictions UK blog about anger management Contact us now on…
Feeling safe inside your head? You’re alone in a dangerous place!
– is this week’s Slogan Shutting out the world is never a good idea. We ignore other people and impending dangers and lose objectivity We all need help and support….
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars
– is this week’s Slogan It’s easy to look down on other people and to forget that everyone can make mistakes and end up in trouble. When you are in…
It’s is a Journey – not a Destination
– is this week’s slogan We never say “I stopped drinking” but rather “I’m a recovering alcoholic.” We may never be able to say “I have completed my journey” but…
Don’t Even Notice I Am Lying
Denial is powerful in blocking Recovery Denial is an emotion or a state of mind that prevents us from looking at ourselves. It can be uncomfortable, painful and difficult to…
Addicts of the Future
10-11 year-olds admit to alcohol use – are some of these youngster addicts of the future? According to a survey by the Schools Health Education Unit more than one in…
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…