Facts and the path to recovery Most people occasionally overindulge in food, particularly during the holidays, when we celebrate our cultural customs by indulging in Grammy’s renowned turkey and mashed…
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A Visit to the Heartfulness Meditation Center (Ashram) in Hyderabad
We had the opportunity to visit the Heartfulness Meditation Center in Hyderabad, an experience that has left me profoundly moved and inspired. Nestled amidst lush greenery in the serene outskirts…
Want to Change the World?
Start with yourself! Looking around, we see many issues that get us worked up, and we want to take action. Racial equality, gender equality, wars, immigration rights, climate change, human…
An Introduction to AA’s Steps 1-3
Understanding and applying the words International self-help programs that support recovery from behavioural addictions, substance addictions, and compulsions are known as 12-step programs. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), the first twelve-step program,…
After alcohol abuse, how long does the brain recover?
Recovery from alcohol-related brain damage William Shakespeare, in Othello, wrote: “O thou invisible spirit of wine, if thou hast no name to be known by, let us call theedevil. O…
The Promises of AA’s Big Book
Slowly, hopelessness gives way to hope Alcoholics Anonymous, also known as AA, was founded in 1935 by Bill W. and Dr. Bob Smith in Akron, Ohio. The Big Book and…
Over the Top
Symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning and What to Do In 2022, the number of alcohol-related deaths in England and Wales reached an all-time high. According to the Office for National Statistics,…
Miracles in Recovery
Don’t quit before the recovery happens! People with an addiction, sometimes during recovery, allude to the “incredible coincidences” behind finding the program or facility that worked a magical abstinence and…
The Promises of AA’s Big Book
Slowly, hopelessness gives way to hope Alcoholics Anonymous, also known as AA, was founded in 1935 by Bill W. and Dr. Bob Smith in Akron, Ohio. The Big Book and…
Want to Change the World? Start with yourself!
Looking around, we see many issues that get us worked up, and we want to take action. Racial equality, gender equality, wars, immigration rights, climate change, human rights, violence against…
A Statement About This Week’s Riots
Addictions UK and Addictions North East support this statement agreed in The North East by VONNE: The recent violence and hate in parts of our region have deeply shocked us….
How Bad Is Alcohol For Your Liver?
The third leading cause of premature death in the UK is liver disease Apart from the adverse psychological, social and financial damage caused by prolonged use of alcohol, physical problems…
The Early Stages Of Alcoholism
Alcoholism differs from virtually every other disease process in that it begins with symptoms indicating an improvement in functioning. In the earlier stages of the disease, the symptoms make sense…
Are You in Control?
Loss of control in alcoholism It is said, if you are trying to control your drinking, you have already lost control! As the alcoholic progressively loses control over his drinking,…
I Am Struggling
Is it an addiction or a mental illness? Co-occurring illnesses are prevalent because many mental health diseases and substance use disorders interact. The intersection of Mental Health and Substance Use…
The Four Paradoxes in Addiction Recovery
Trudging a tough road to be free Regaining awareness of and acting upon one’s genuine values is one of the most crucial tasks during recovery. What is the fundamental process…
Serenity Prayer and Twelve-Step Recovery
Invoking a balance between change and acceptance AA Serenity Prayer These simple words ring clear in the hearts and minds of Alcoholics Anonymous members all over the world: “May God…
Typical Signs of Alcohol Withdrawal
Long-term drinking may require support to reduce symptoms Alcohol withdrawal: What Is It? The physical and psychological symptoms a person goes through after quitting heavy and prolonged alcohol use are…
What are the Twelve Steps?
How and why do they work for addiction recovery? The Twelve Steps, which Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) developed, serve as a spiritual foundation for personal recovery from the effects of alcoholism….
Alcohol Cravings: The Reality and How to Overcome It
We are not to blame for cravings. They are a part of addiction. The sudden onset of alcohol cravings can confuse those accustomed to recovery. Our recovery is solid, we…
Is alcoholism considered a mental illness?
Addiction is a brain disease, according to science Addiction, like depression and other mental illnesses, is a very real medical disorder based on brain changes. Alcoholism is a complex disease…
All About Alcohol Withdrawal
An essential first step toward sobriety Alcohol withdrawal includes the symptoms following a reduction or abrupt cessation in the amount of alcohol drunk by a person who has been drinking…
What are the main symptoms and signs of alcoholism?
Your complete guide to consequences and recovery Finding specific signs and symptoms that you are having trouble with your alcohol use is part of recognising alcohol dependence. Some key indicators…
12 Facts About Alcohol Consumption
All you should know about alcohol abuse Although a list of frightening facts about alcohol may seem like clickbait meant to discourage drinkers, the significance of the information is evident…
Alcoholism is a Disease
Obsession and compulsion are the main symptoms One of the challenges in recognising alcoholism as a disease is that it does not appear to be one. It doesn’t look, sound,…
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…