Understanding and applying the words International self-help programs that support recovery from behavioural addictions, substance addictions, and compulsions are known as 12-step programs. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), the first twelve-step program,…
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After alcohol abuse, how long does the brain recover?
Recovery from alcohol-related brain damage William Shakespeare, in Othello, wrote: “O thou invisible spirit of wine, if thou hast no name to be known by, let us call theedevil. O…
The Promises of AA’s Big Book
Slowly, hopelessness gives way to hope Alcoholics Anonymous, also known as AA, was founded in 1935 by Bill W. and Dr. Bob Smith in Akron, Ohio. The Big Book and…
Over the Top
Symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning and What to Do In 2022, the number of alcohol-related deaths in England and Wales reached an all-time high. According to the Office for National Statistics,…
Miracles in Recovery
Don’t quit before the recovery happens! People with an addiction, sometimes during recovery, allude to the “incredible coincidences” behind finding the program or facility that worked a magical abstinence and…
Are You Higher Powered Today?
Spirituality in Addiction Recovery To recover from substance use disorder (SUD), one must heal their body, mind, and spirit. People who feel isolated and lack a sense of community and…
Loneliness in Addiction Recovery
A guide to understanding and coping with loneliness Loneliness is part of being human. No one is exempt. There are times when loneliness will flood our lives, no matter how…
The Promises of AA’s Big Book
Slowly, hopelessness gives way to hope Alcoholics Anonymous, also known as AA, was founded in 1935 by Bill W. and Dr. Bob Smith in Akron, Ohio. The Big Book and…
Why is faith so important in addiction recovery?
“Hope is praying for rain, but faith is bringing an umbrella” – Unknown The principle of faith is an essential spiritual principle of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). It is the third…
Why do I Need to Detox?
Whatever your drug of choice, your ability to reason is being compromised. Until you detox you won’t be able to take the next steps to recovery. Arrange a residential or…
Are you getting angry?
Anger management is important in addiction recovery Anger is a natural, healthy emotion. It’s neither good nor bad. It is our way of expressing that we’re feeling upset or threatened….
Want to Change the World? Start with yourself!
Looking around, we see many issues that get us worked up, and we want to take action. Racial equality, gender equality, wars, immigration rights, climate change, human rights, violence against…
How Does a Gratitude List Help?
An attitude of gratitude can help in addiction recovery Recovering addicts and alcoholics are often advised by their sponsors or therapists to make a “gratitude list” as an antidote to…
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….
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…
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…
Alcohol causes damage to the brain
Type or amount doesn’t matter, finds a study According to a new study, drinking alcohol at any level is not safe. Poor brain health is connected to increased consumption of…
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,…
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…
The Four Paradoxes in Addiction Recovery
Trudging a tough road to be free Regaining awareness of and acting upon one’s genuine values is one of the most crucial tasks during recovery. What is the fundamental process…
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…
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…
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….
Alcohol Cravings: The Reality and How to Overcome It
We are not to blame for cravings. They are a part of addiction. The sudden onset of alcohol cravings can confuse those accustomed to recovery. Our recovery is solid, we…
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…
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…