– 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…
Author: Addictions UK
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…
Easy Does It – BUT DO IT!
– is this week’s Slogan Trying to do too much too soon, especially on the road to recovery from addiction, is a recipe for disaster. But it’s all too easy…
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…
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…