Addictions UK believes that using a Social Enterprise Management Model is the most efficient and dynamic option available for Health Providers. Hospitals and other Health Providers should be encouraged to…
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Happy New Year to you
The Directors, Staff, Volunteers and everyone connected with Addictions UK’s Home based Addiction Treatment Services offers our clients, former clients, friends and colleagues a Happy and Healthy New Year (2011)….
Addicts living in Rural and Isolated Areas need Treatment too
Addictions UK specialises in working with people with addictions problems in rural areas in the UK or in isolated international locations. You are just a phone call away from Addiction…
Addictionsuk@twitter.com
Social Networking is now getting more important in the age of new technology. You can now contact us on Twitter. Do you Twitter? Do you know what a Tweet is…
Families Anonymous supports families and friends of Drug Users
Families Anonymous help the friends and families of people with drug problems or associated behavioural issues from using any kind of chemical substance – they work in the same way…
Al-Anon supports Families and Friends of Alcoholics
Al-Anon Groups help the friends and families anonymously – they work in the same way as Alcoholics Anonymous. They do not offer advice but do share strength home and experience…
The Serenity Prayer
The Serenity Prayer – (God) Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference….
Partnership Working is crucial to our success
Recovery is a journey that requires different “transport modes” for all. Addictions UK are keen to work with others working in our attempt to promote “Recovery” to our clients and…
Time to give up playing God
One of the most pernicious and common addictions today is the need to be in control. The Twelve Step programme is not just for recovery from drink or drugs but…
Coming to terms with our feelings and emotions
Is Anger really one letter away from Danger? Coming to terms with Anger and other important feelings and emotions can be difficult in the best of circumstances. Anger is one letter…
Acute Anxiety Problems and Panic Attacks
When people are overwhelmed by anxiety problems or panic attacks, they are desperate for any relief they can find. For some, what starts as simple self-medication can get out of…
Diversity and Equal Opportunities
Addictions UK Home treatment service is aimed at reaching those who cannot attend residential rehab centres When we established Addictions UK, the Founding Members were determined to offer our unique…
UK Agencies working with substance users, refugees or ex-offenders
Social Firms UK wants to hear from you 01737 231 360 Social Firms UK is working on a Home Office project to identify social enterprises providing training, development or employment…
New Drug Strategy Launched
EATA reports on Government Plans to tackle the drugs culture in the UK. This blog is re-printed with the permission of EATA – A membership Organisation to which we subscribe…
Patient Choice
Ambition for the NHS… By Lindsay Yates, Office Intern at EATA This blog is re-printed with the permission of EATA – A membership Organisation to which we subscribe and recommend….
Social Firms UK – an amazing organisation
Why we only employ recovering addicts and alcoholics Addictions UK firmly believe that to understand the problems of drug addiction or alcoholism you really must have been there yourself. How…
Recovery Get better by the day
Have fun – be kind to yourself Getting well and recovering from the illness of Addiction is probably one of the biggest challenges anyone will face in their life. There…
Commissioning in the Public Sector
GPs to Commission Health Services unveiled today. GPs to Commission Health Services unveiled today.
Addictions UK working in Partnership
We refer enquiries to other agencies Addictions UK is delighted to work in partnership with other bona fide addiction agencies. No single organisation can specialise in being expert in every facet of Addictions Treatment…
Our New Detox Website launched
www.HomeDetoxUK.com Addictions UK have launched our new website advertising the Addictions UK Home Detox UK Service. A separate webpage now describes the work of how we carry out Home Detox…
Weather grinds the UK to a HALT
We work every day with addicts It matters not if the UK grinds to a halt with bad weather! Addictions UK offer Home Detox and Home Treatments delivered into your…
Christmas is coming
Do not wait for New Year before seeking help. Don’t wait until the New Year or Christmas to start working on your Good Health. If you are suffering from the…
Our new offices
Addictions UK has no waiting lists – We are here to help you. Today we move into bigger and better offices – This will allow us more space to work…
Public Sector Cuts in Drug and Alcohol Services
Seek Advice – Help with Addictions Treatment is a post code lottery Some areas in the UK have the most dreadful drug and alcohol services – yet others are just…
Home Alcohol Detox Service
Detox services – Just a phone call away Do you need a home based Detox? Are you getting nowhere with your Public Sector provider? Can’t you afford Residential Treatment? Please…
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…