Spirituality is part of addiction recovery Recovering from an addiction can be hard on your body and mind, especially if you’ve been using drugs for a long time. A person’s…
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Magic of the 12-Step Programmes
How and why do they work? When Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in 1935, there were only two members: the founders. It now has over two million members and over 125,000…
How to Simplify and Interpret Step One
Then apply it Do you find Step 1 of the Twelve Steps difficult? You’re not alone; almost everyone finds Step 1 challenging while starting sobriety. When people first encounter Step…
The Gambling Problem in the UK
The ‘secret addiction’ Problem gambling is emerging as a severe public health issue. According to Dame Clare Gerada, president of the Royal College of GPs, gambling addiction negatively affects many…
The Importance of Setting Boundaries in Recovery
Healthy boundaries enhance the quality of sobriety It’s not enough to break free from the chains of addiction. As we progress in recovery, we need to set boundaries. Why is…
6 Ways Alcohol and Drugs Damage Relationships
Addiction impacts all areas of the person’s life More than just damaging the person with substance use disorder, substance abuse damages those around them, particularly their relationships. Mental health, finances,…
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…