Question 1 Do you believe that you have an addiction? Question 2 Has your life become unmanageable? If you answered “yes” to both questions, then let us help you by…
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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…
Addicts Want to Want to Change
Addicts want to want to change. In other words, they face an internal battle between the powerful addictive cravings and their inner desire to be well. You don’t need…
Addictions UK – Home Based Addiction Treatment
Simon Stephens from Addictions UK explains who Addictions UK are and what they do. Hello, my name is Simon Stephens, I’m Director of case work at AddictionsUK. AddictionsUK is a…
Addiction in the Workplace
Drug and alcohol dependency is a health problem. If you suspect an employee has a problem rather than dismissing a valuable worker – help them obtain the proper treatment. AddictionsUK…
Addiction Treatment Anyone, Anywhere
Are you housebound? Are you working abroad? Are you a single parent? Do you recognise as an ethnic minority? AddictionsUK offer a confidential addiction treatment service. Whoever you are, wherever…
Addiction and the Serenity Prayer
“Grant me the serenity, to accept the things I cannot change. Courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.” Think… You cannot undo the steps…
Addiction Helpline from Addictions UK
Craving can strike an addict at any time of the day or night. Sometimes all it takes to avoid disaster, is a phone call to someone who cares. AddictionsUK provides…
Addiction Among the Older Generation
Radio Interview with Simon Stephens from Addictions UK on BBC Newcastle.
Addiction – Will I Ever Laugh Again?
Addiction is the ultimate deceiver. It tells you that you’re trapped. It tells you that your life is over. It tells you that you’ll never find joy or peace or…
Addiction – Who Will Help Me?
The best person to help an addict… is a former addict who found the way out. Addictions UK counsellors are recovering addicts.
Addiction – What Will I Do After I Quit?
To find recovery from addiction… is to find freedom. Once you quit, you’ll find the desire… and the motivation… and the belief to accomplish more than you ever dreamed possible….
Addiction – The Danger of Relapse
The goal of addiction treatment is not to administer a cure, but to enable the addict to stay clean, by managing their symptoms. Although relapse is a possibility, the risk…
Addiction – How Long Does Recovery Take?
To minimise the risk of relapse, your recovery must be an ongoing process. If you can spare approximately one hour per day we’ll show you how. Read more about our…
Addiction – Can I Recover?
Question 1… Can you admit that you need help? Question 2… Are you ready to do whatever it takes? If you answered “yes” to both questions, you’ve taken the first…
Addiction – Am I Different?
No matter how different you feel… No matter how ashamed you may be… Your experiences are familiar to… all recovering addicts. You’re NOT alone. To talk to someone who understands,…
Addiction – A Family Illness
Our Video explains how addiction concerns not just the addict. An understanding and supportive family can increase the likelihood of an addict’s recovery. If you’re caring for a family member…
Addiction – A Chronic Illness
Diabetics need insulin. Epileptics need seizure medicine. Addicts need rehab and relapse prevention. Addiction is a chronic illness. Don’t deny yourself the proper treatment. Read more about our Relapse Prevention…
Addicted to Sex or Love
Although made fun of in the media, addiction to sex or love is no joke. The damaging effects can include destroyed relationships, sexually transmitted diseases, financial hardship, isolation and loneliness,…
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…
Abuser or Dependent?
If you’re a heavy drinker… how do you know… if you’ve crossed the line into dependency?
Are You Addicted To…?
People can become addicted to lots of different things, are you or someone you addicted to any of these? Shoplifting? Gambling? Sex? Love? Shopping? Internet? Pornography? Addiction isn’t just drugs…
Addiction – What is After Care?
Addiction recovery is a way of life. Coping with new challenges is easier when you have someone to talk to. AddictionsUK provides free aftercare for clients and their families.
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…