Helping your loved one while taking care of yourself If the amount of alcohol your partner drinks worries you, you may want to talk to them about it but not…
Author: Addictions UK
Dealing with Holiday Stress with AA Slogans
Mantras to help you stay sober The festive season is approaching. It’s time for fun, celebrations and drinking. However, for recovering alcoholics and addicts, it is a time to stay…
UK Women Have the Highest Rate of Binge Drinking
Coping with alcohol misuse According to a report, women in the United Kingdom have the highest rate of binge drinking among women worldwide. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation…
People who have one addiction are more susceptible to cross addiction
What Does Cross Addiction Mean? Cross addiction, also known as addiction transfer or Addiction Interaction Disorder, is when a person has two or more addictive behaviors. The addictions can include…
Functional Alcoholism
How to tell if someone is misusing alcohol There are some clear patterns and behaviours that point to a developing addiction. Although there is much debate about the term “functional…
“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…
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…