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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….

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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All about Alcoholism

An overview of alcohol use disorder A pattern of alcohol use that includes problems with controlling your drinking, being preoccupied with alcohol or continuing to use alcohol even when it…

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Are You Dating an Alcoholic?

Early signs of alcohol use disorder  Early detection of alcoholism can be challenging. If you’re wondering, “Is my boyfriend or girlfriend an alcoholic?” it’s likely because you’ve observed one or…

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Powerlessness

The First Step Towards Addiction Recovery Few things are as perplexing, irritating, and ultimately terrifying as realising that a substance or behaviour has control over us. The fear that comes…

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The Magic of 12-Step Programmes

Why they work  Alcohol in the UK Every day, the world is entangled in new battles with new forms of addiction. But, in reality, it’s a spiritual battle. When people…

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Substance Use and Substance Abuse

What’s the difference? If you’ve heard the terms “substance use” and “substance abuse,” you might be wondering if they mean the same thing or if there’s a distinction between them….

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Top 10 Common New Year’s Resolutions 

And How to Keep Them Every year, millions make New Year’s resolutions. Each year, themes include better health and fitness, finances, and personal and professional development. Setting goals is a…

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Celebrating New Year’s Eve Sober

A Survivor’s Guide  The start of a new year should be a happy time, but it can be anything but for people trying hard to stay sober. Between Thanksgiving and…

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