Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment Bulimia nervosa is one of the most common eating problems in the UK. Unfortunately, not everyone gets the attention and medical care they need for a…
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A Guide to Resentment-free Living
Addiction recovery is incomplete without a clean heart Resentment is acknowledged as being poisonous to our inner existence in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The Big Book states: “Resentment is the number…
“Canada to legalise euthanasia for DRUG ADDICTS with no other illness in March.
Canada’s medically assisted dying (MAID) law is due to expand in March 2024 It will include mental health patients, including those suffering from substance abuse Canada is due to legalise…
Spiritual Principles of the Twelve Steps
Clearing some misconceptions Co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous – Bill W. – was hospitalised three times for drinking. Bill’s doctor delivered a harsh diagnosis the third time: he had one year…
7 Frequently Asked Questions About Twelve-Step Programmes
How and why it works, and who benefits Acknowledging helplessness. Accepting your faults with humility. Recognising the specifics of your wrongdoings. Removing your character flaws. Making direct amends. Assessing one’s…
Leap of Faith in Addiction Recovery
Importance of faith in recovery A “leap of faith” is an idiomatic expression that refers to a decision or action taken with little or no evidence or assurance of a…
“How Does Someone Else’s Alcohol or Drug Use Hurt Me?”
Our experience tells us that recovery starts with you! Nearly every family member or close friend of someone battling an addiction asks us this question. Substance use disorder (SUD), also…
Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery
Stopping drinking or using drugs isn’t going to fix everything Getting rid of addiction is a great accomplishment, but it doesn’t mean everything will fall into place immediately. The damages…
The Pandemic of Loneliness
Strategies to cope Everyone feels lonely at times. People who are working through the recovery from addictions feel more so. They have to avoid hanging out with their other drug…
How You Can Support a Loved One’s Addiction Recovery
A challenging but rewarding experience Family members or friends of individuals with problematic substance use are also negatively impacted. For example, if your loved one is taking part in treatment…
Does It Matter Where You’re Coming From?
Ethnic Susceptibilities to Alcohol Extreme differences in alcoholism rates have been found among various ethnic groups. For example, Jews and Italians have low alcoholism rates, about 1 per cent, while…
As the Climate Get Warmer, keep the alcohol away
Alcohol is not a thirst quencher! As our weather turns warmer, it would be wise to leave the alcohol on the liquor store shelves and drink lots of water. During…
Why is Home-Based Addiction Treatment So Effective?
Alcoholics is a progressive ‘disease’ and the individual faces increasing problems in all areas of his or her life – health, relationships, self-esteem, career, education and reputation. Inevitably, he or…
Making Amends in Addiction Recovery?
Your questions answered about the reconciliation process One sign that you are addicted to drugs or alcohol is that you act in ways that go against your morals and standards….
4 Powerful Daily Habits To Improve Your Health
Staying fit in early recovery prevents relapse When we get clean and sober, we are in recovery not just mentally but physically too. A healthy lifestyle and a positive mindset…
Relapse Triggers in Early Recovery
Safeguarding yourself from a relapse into addiction In the early stages of recovery from an addiction to drugs or alcohol, or other types of addiction, certain factors can “trigger” the…
Pubs in the UK
A part of the history and social culture A pub, short for “public house,” is an establishment that primarily serves alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, and spirits, along with…
Get Moving
5 reasons you should exercise to speed up your recovery Recovery is a weapon; it may sound brazen, but it is true. Every day, there are a lot of cyclists,…
How Does Alcohol Affect You?
The damages and recovery from alcoholism What are the psychological effects of alcoholism? Alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), can have a range of psychological effects on individuals…
Twelve Steps to Resentment-Free Living
Break free from emotional bondage The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has the account of a woman whose drinking placed her in jail twice and nearly destroyed her third…
The AA Big Book’s Promises
The compelling reasons to join the fellowship Bill W. and Dr. Bob Smith established Alcoholics Anonymous, or AA, in Akron, Ohio, in 1935. The foundation of AA consists of the…
What Does Unmanageability Mean?
And getting help for it In Step 1 of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, the idea of “unmanageability” is introduced in only five words. This is a big deal….
10 Common Myths About Addiction
Do these look familiar to you? Do you believe you understand addiction? Then you may recognise the following prevalent misconceptions: Myth No. 1: Drug addiction is a choice. You begin…
Common Myths About Addiction (Part 2)
Know the facts before you help someone Addiction is a Problem of Self-control While this is partially correct, it is not entirely right. Yes, a person with a drug or…
Common Myths About Addiction (Part 1)
To help, we must first understand Drug and alcohol addiction is an illness that is frequently misunderstood. Some of the myths are small, while others can be rather dangerous. Like…
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…