It is often so frustrating for the family of an addict or alcoholic to convince him or her to seek treatment for their condition. For the family, it can be…
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Cultural Factors in Addiction Treatment
Each one of us is unique. This uniqueness is born of a multitude of factors, such as our place of birth and upbringing, the schools we attend, the friends we…
Tobacco Takes Your Breath Away
May 31 is World No Tobacco Day There was a time when smoking was very much a part of typical daily life. People smoked everywhere: in planes, ships, cinemas, offices…
Your Work-from-Home Employees Are at Risk of Burn Out – How You Can Help
When the work commute is mere seconds to your computer and there’s no need to wear trousers and shoes, you may think there’s much less stress. However, you may now…
What the recovery community and AddictionsUK have in place during the Covid-19 Pandemic
During these unprecedented times, every single individual is having to make changes to their everyday life to contend with coronavirus. Governments across the world have asked citizens to stay home…
How Covid-19 is impacting but not preventing our service to assist sister organisation Addictions North East
Addictions UK (ADUK) is very proud of our sister service Addictions North East (ADNE) and how during these difficult times they are still operating to serve some of the most…
NHS gambling addiction treatment clinic opens in Sunderland
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.
Increasing addiction levels news
Simon Stephens talks to BBC Look North about how difficult it is to form a real picture of the numbers addicted to drugs in our region.
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.
UK Addiction Treatment Centres Demand
2nd January 2019 Self-referrals predicted to reach record levels amid fears that cuts to drug and alcohol services are compounding problem. Addiction treatment centres are bracing themselves for a leap…
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.
Addictions UK Director of Casework Gains Further Accreditation
25th February 2019 Simon Stephens, Addictions UK Director of Case Work has just been awarded “Senior Counsellor Accredited Status” by the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. The importance of…
Helping employees with addictions
November 2018 Issues that relate to alcohol cost employers with 200 staff around £38,000 through absence and performance issues according to psychiatrist Dr Adam Winstock referring to figures from the…
Addictions UK visits the Hope Trust
Addictions UK are delighted to meet with our friends at the Hope Trust in Hyderabad and we will be convening a series of workshops between our respective staff groups. In…
Millions of Pounds slashed from Merseyside Drug and Alcohol Budget
Addictions UK are alarmed that almost £2 million will be axed from Merseyside’s addiction treatment services – despite Liverpool being named England’s drug abuse capital. Liverpool clinical commissioning group (CCG),…
AUK Director of Case Work gains further award
The importance of training and workplace development through further study is vital in the modern age. Not least for people in recovery from addiction. All the available research suggests that…
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…
Simon Stephens from Addictions UK featured on Metro Radio
Snippet of Simon Stephens from Addictions UK on Metro Radio Caroline Densley. Transcript Presenter “…Just turned 8 o’clock on what could be the best weather day of the year….
Should Drug Addicts Be Provided With Legal "Shooting Rooms"?
Simon Stephens, Director of Case Work at AddictionsUK.com, contributes to the debate on whether there is merit in setting up legally-sanctioned “shooting rooms”.
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…