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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…
Millions in the UK Are Drinking Harmful Levels of Alcohol
Is it due to switch to drinking at home during Covid? Experts have warned that millions of British citizens are causing themselves “silent harm” through harmful drinking at home. Figures…
Did Lockdown Increase Alcoholism BBC Radio Tees interview
On the 12th May Simon Steven Stephens did an interview with BBC Radio Tees about lockdown and if it did increase unhealthy drinking habits in people. Below is the interviews…
Prescription Drugs Addiction is Rising in the UK
Over the Counter (OTC) drugs – facts, signs, effects There are indications that addiction to prescription drugs, available over-the-counter(OTC), is increasing in the UK. Private clinics have reported a surge…
Opiate and Cocaine Addiction interview BBC
The North East leads national league tables, for opiate and cocaine addiction. Listen to Simon Stephens, Addictions UK director of casework discuss the complex issues surrounding addiction and treatment.
Shoplifting hits the News … again …
Shoplifting – a Hidden Addiction: heavy news coverage after a celebrity convicted of shoplifting offence in the UK. Addictions UK receives many calls from desperate people asking us for help…
BBC Finds More Alcohol Problems
The BBC has uncovered a huge increase in elderly people who have alcohol dependency problems and who need to access treatment. The BBC Inside Story has featured evidence of a…
Dying for a Drink – BBC Panorama
BBC Panorama focuses on those “Dying for a Drink” A recent BBC 1 documentary showed the problems of alcohol consumption in the UK, the health problems caused and the cost…
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…