Category: Types of Addiction

Alcoholics Anonymous

What it is and what it is not Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a vast organisation with representatives and groups in virtually every community in the country and throughout the world….

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Fears In Addiction Recovery

How to deal with common fears in recovery  When we were drinking or chasing any other high during our active addiction, fears were an intrinsic part of our lives. We…

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Alcohol and Your Central Nervous System

Apart from other areas, alcoholism negatively impacts the CNS Alcohol is toxic and overdrinking damages all parts of the alcoholic’s life. Their brain, liver, gastrointestinal system and heart are affected…

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Alcoholism and Suicide

The risk factors increase dramatically for alcoholics Suicide is often described as “a permanent solution to a temporary problem.” For chronic alcoholics, whose brain cells cry out day and night…

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Alcohol- A Matter Of The Heart

An emotional, social and physical connection between alcohol and your heart Drinking alcohol is associated with aggressive behaviour, accidents and several health problems. Yet many people choose to drink socially…

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Alcohol And Loss Of Control

Can alcoholics achieve “controlled drinking”? “One drink from a drunk,” the AA saying goes. The adage is not meant to be taken literally, for alcoholics can and often exercise amazing…

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Statins and Alcohol: a deadly mix?

NHS has issued a serious warning about drinking alcohol and taking statins Heart disease in the UK Heart and circulatory disease are much more prevalent than you might think. It…

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Alcohol – How much is too much?

Drinking any amount of alcohol causes brain damage: Study According to a new study, there is no such thing as a “safe” level of drinking. Scientists say that increased alcohol…

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Why Is Alcohol So Addictive?

Addictions can take several forms. An addiction is defined by continuing to do something repeatedly despite adverse consequences. For instance, continuing to drink in the face of losing a job,…

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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…

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Why Choose a Home Detox?

Over the last ten years, alcohol and drug-related deaths in the UK have steadily been on the rise. Currently, figures relating to deaths as a result of drug usage are…

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Alcoholism in the UK

If you feel you are in trouble with your drinking, or your consumption of alcohol has reached a point where it troubles you or your loved ones, you may be…

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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.

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Can Sobriety Tags Help Alcoholics?

Simon Stephens, Director of Case Work at AddictionsUK.com, speaks to Radio Newcastle about sobriety tags and whether this could be an effective tool to help alcoholics. Transcript Presenter “Let’s speak…

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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…

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