Having a loved one in recovery who lives with addiction can raise several questions. It is normal to be curious and to want to know about their journey, to better…
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Addiction: Denial and Recovery
It is often so frustrating for the family of an addict or alcoholic to convince him or her to seek treatment for their condition. For the family, it can be…
Cultural Factors in Addiction Treatment
Each one of us is unique. This uniqueness is born of a multitude of factors, such as our place of birth and upbringing, the schools we attend, the friends we…
Tobacco Takes Your Breath Away
May 31 is World No Tobacco Day There was a time when smoking was very much a part of typical daily life. People smoked everywhere: in planes, ships, cinemas, offices…
Your Work-from-Home Employees Are at Risk of Burn Out – How You Can Help
When the work commute is mere seconds to your computer and there’s no need to wear trousers and shoes, you may think there’s much less stress. However, you may now…
What the recovery community and AddictionsUK have in place during the Covid-19 Pandemic
During these unprecedented times, every single individual is having to make changes to their everyday life to contend with coronavirus. Governments across the world have asked citizens to stay home…
NHS gambling addiction treatment clinic opens in Sunderland
Addictions UK Director of Casework, Simon Stephens, talks to ITV News about gambling addiction and treatment as a much-needed facility opens in the region.
UK Addiction Treatment Centres Demand
2nd January 2019 Self-referrals predicted to reach record levels amid fears that cuts to drug and alcohol services are compounding problem. Addiction treatment centres are bracing themselves for a leap…
Addictions UK Director of Casework Gains Further Accreditation
25th February 2019 Simon Stephens, Addictions UK Director of Case Work has just been awarded “Senior Counsellor Accredited Status” by the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. The importance of…
Helping employees with addictions
November 2018 Issues that relate to alcohol cost employers with 200 staff around £38,000 through absence and performance issues according to psychiatrist Dr Adam Winstock referring to figures from the…
Addictions UK visits the Hope Trust
Addictions UK are delighted to meet with our friends at the Hope Trust in Hyderabad and we will be convening a series of workshops between our respective staff groups. In…
AUK Director of Case Work gains further award
The importance of training and workplace development through further study is vital in the modern age. Not least for people in recovery from addiction. All the available research suggests that…
Alcohol Causes Brain Damage
Simon Stephens, Director of Case Work at AddictionsUK.com, speaks to Radio Tees about how alcohol can damage the brain. Transcript Presenter “Let’s talk to Simon Stevens, Director of Case Work…
faqs Your Questions
Your Questions These answers do not cover everything. Because we always adapt what we do to suit the needs of each client, there are many options which we don’t have…
Take the Road to Recovery Right Now
Please talk to us about the kind of treatment programme you need. Are you drinking too much? The easy 4-question “CAGE Test” may help you decide if you need help…
Home Detox Programme
Medically supervised detox at home Prices start from £995.00 including 4 weeks treatment support: £1,600.00 Detox is only of value when combined with an on-going treatment programme. You can arrange…
Addicted to Prescription Drugs
In the UK alone, an estimated 1,000,000 people are addicted to prescription drugs. But there IS a way out! AddictionsUK can arrange a home-based or residential detox treatment to suit…
A Young Father with Drug and Alcohol Addiction
I began a twelve step programme with Addictions UK. I have daily sessions with my worker and have a 24 hour helpline I can use when I need. I have…
A Lawyer With Alcoholism Finds Recovery
I am someone who, after years of active alcoholism, can now see myself recovering, and, after a struggle, enjoying the process. Having first found that I can survive without alcohol,…
A Heroin and Alcohol Addict in Recovery
I have had an alcohol problem for sixteen years total; for seven years it was a very big problem. I started taking drugs at fifteen. I liked doing it very…
Addictions Recovery at Home and Help for Carers
Addictions UK is a leading provider of addictions treatment at home. We can also support clients with residential treatment when required. Whatever your addiction, we can develop a programme to…
Duty of Care in the Workplace
Helping employees with addictions Issues that relate to alcohol cost employers with 200 staff around £38,000 through absence and performance issues according to psychiatrist Dr Adam Winstock referring to figures…
Celebrate Each Victory, However Small
Don’t worry about being the best – being better is an achievement Celebrate Each Victory, However Small – We are bombarded with claims that only the best is any good….
Happy New Year!
Best wishes for 2016 Happy New Year! – It’s New Year! Often our resolutions and renewal are founded on leaving the past behind and making a completely fresh start. Sometimes…
Problems may be blessings in disguise. Seek the opportunities.
This week’s slogan Addictions UK Contact us now on line or telephone 0300 330 30 40 You are just a phone call away from addiction recovery.
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…