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.
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Cannabis Legislation Debate
Simon Stevens, Addictions UK’s Director of Casework was invited to debate the issues surrounding the legalisation of cannabis use on BBC Radio Newcastle today.
Why Does Recovery Take so Long?
Addictive behaviour is developed over years sometimes decades. Changing habits and ways of thinking doesn’t happen overnight. Addiction recovery is a long-term process but the benefits begin almost immediately. Please…
Who Helps the Families of Addicts?
Addiction is a family disease. An addict’s family faces more difficulties… and challenges… than most people can imagine. That’s why AddictionsUK provides counselling and coaching for the families of its…
Who Can Benefit from Treatment from Addictions UK?
Addictions UK offers treatment for a wide range of people, and can reach people that other methods of addiction treatment cannot. Hello, I’m Simon Stevens and Director of case work…
What is the Success Rate for Addictions UK?
Addictions UK is proud to have a higher success rate than many other addiction treatment programmes. Hello, I’m Simon Stevens and Director of case work for AddictionsUK. We’re often asked,…
What Kind of Addictions are Treated by Addictions UK?
Addictions UK offers treatment for a wide range of addictions, including drugs, alcohol, as well as less common addictions such as pornography. Hello, I’m Simon Stevens and Director of case…
What Does It Take For Addicts To Change?
Simon Stephens, Director of Case Work at AddictionsUK.com, speaks to Radio Newcastle about what it takes for an addict to choose to enter recovery. Transcript Presenter “BBC Newcastle radio for…
The Power of Denial
Denial is not just denying you have a problem. Denial is also believing you can find your own way to sobriety. It’s doing the same thing over and over and…
Is Shopping Addiction Real?
Why shopping addiction can be a genuine pathological dependency and how to obtain treatment.
Residential Addiction Recovery
In some cases a period of residential treatment can speed the recovery process. AddictionsUK can help you locate a residential placement to suit your budget. Read more about our Recovery…
Pornography Addiction
A growing number of men and women are worried that their pornography habit has developed into an addiction. But shame and embarrassment prevents most from seeking help. The counsellors at…
Is Drug Addiction a Medical Problem or a Criminal Problem?
Simon Stephens, Director of Case Work at AddictionsUK.com, talks to BBC Radio Newcastle They discuss the subject of whether drug addiction should be treated as a medical problem or a…
Is Computer Addiction Real?
Computer addiction symptoms are similar to other established behaviour addictions. If you’re concerned try going 48 hours without it. Then discuss your experience with an experienced addiction counsellor. Read more…
Is Addiction a Disease?
Is addiction a disease? Professional opinions vary, but most agree addiction is a physical and mental illness and NOT merely a lack of will power. Like any chronic illness, the…
I Can’t Do Rehab
If an addict has a family and other responsibilities to care for sometimes they’re not in a position to stay in a residential rehab facility. AddictionsUK provide a home-based treatment…
How do you know if you’re an addict?
Hello, my name is Simon Stephens and I’m Director of case work for AddictionsUK. How do you know if you’re an addict? Ask yourself these two questions; Am I powerless…
Helping the Families of Addicts
How does Addictions UK help the family members of recovering addicts? Hello, my name is Simon Stephens, I’m Director of case work for AddictionsUK. The illness of addiction can cause…
HALT – Addiction Triggers
When craving strikes, the reason often stems from an unresolved physical or emotional need. The 4 most common triggers are: H: Hungry/Thirsty A: Angry L: Lonely T: Tired Address the…
Finding an Addiction Support Group
Finding an Addiction Support Group can be invaluable on your road to recovery. If your location, or circumstances prevent you from attending, we can provide you with a home-based alternative….
Drug Addict Paid £200 to have Vasectomy: AddictionsUK Interview
1 year ago US charity Project Prevention have paid a 38 year old British man to have a vasectomy, as part of a project to stop drug addicts from having…
Does Needle Exchange Help Tackle Drug Addiction?
Simon Stephens, Director of Case Work at AddictionsUK.com, speaks to Radio Tees on the subject of needle exchange and whether this is an effective solution for tackling drug addiction. Transcript…
Can Shoplifting be an Addiction?
Simon Stephens from Addictions UK speaks on the subject of addiction and shoplifting, on BBC Three Counties. Transcript Presenter “Three Counties Radio six minutes past five o’clock. The celebrity chef…
Are Addicts Powerless?
The “first step” is admitting powerlessness over our addiction. But there are some things over which an addict isn’t powerless. You can CHOOSE to start down the road to recovery. …
Anger and Addiction
Are you frustrated by another lapse? Are you irritable due to withdrawal? Both can lead to bouts of anger and hurting those you love. Are you ready for a change?…
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…