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…
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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…
Anger
Anger in Addiction – A Major Cause of Relapse Anger is a natural emotion. In addiction people can end up in a negative cycle – drinking or using substances because…
Legal Highs and Prescription Drugs
The threat from a growing market for global organised crime. International criminal gangs are rapidly expanding into the market for new types of legal highs, while law enforcement agencies lack…
UKESAD
International Symposium Networking Opportunities – 10th UKESAD in London a Great Success The 10th United Kingdom and European Symposium Addiction Disorders held at the Tower Hotel London attracted well over…
Rise in production of Opium
Is Heroin use likely to increase in UK? A UN report released this month has stated that Puli Hisar, a district in Northern Afghanistan has seen a rise in production…
What Will I Do After I Quit?
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Scottish Alcohol Plans
Changes in the law are proposed after criticisms of government plans. The Scottish Government has received criticism from the body that represents the legal profession over proposals that would give…
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…