– is this week’s Slogan We understand the need for small steps, for making our lives manageable one Day at a Time. Sometimes the steps need to be smaller still…
Blogs
Anger is one letter away from Danger
– is this week’s Slogan Anger in Addiction is a Major Cause of Relapse Read the recent article in the Addictions UK blog about anger management Contact us now on…
Feeling safe inside your head? You’re alone in a dangerous place!
– is this week’s Slogan Shutting out the world is never a good idea. We ignore other people and impending dangers and lose objectivity We all need help and support….
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars
– is this week’s Slogan It’s easy to look down on other people and to forget that everyone can make mistakes and end up in trouble. When you are in…
It’s is a Journey – not a Destination
– is this week’s slogan We never say “I stopped drinking” but rather “I’m a recovering alcoholic.” We may never be able to say “I have completed my journey” but…
Don’t Even Notice I Am Lying
Denial is powerful in blocking Recovery Denial is an emotion or a state of mind that prevents us from looking at ourselves. It can be uncomfortable, painful and difficult to…
Addicts of the Future
10-11 year-olds admit to alcohol use – are some of these youngster addicts of the future? According to a survey by the Schools Health Education Unit more than one in…
Anger
Anger in Addiction – A Major Cause of Relapse Anger is a natural emotion. In addiction people can end up in a negative cycle – drinking or using substances because…
Legal Highs and Prescription Drugs
The threat from a growing market for global organised crime. International criminal gangs are rapidly expanding into the market for new types of legal highs, while law enforcement agencies lack…
UKESAD
International Symposium Networking Opportunities – 10th UKESAD in London a Great Success The 10th United Kingdom and European Symposium Addiction Disorders held at the Tower Hotel London attracted well over…
Rise in production of Opium
Is Heroin use likely to increase in UK? A UN report released this month has stated that Puli Hisar, a district in Northern Afghanistan has seen a rise in production…
What Will I Do After I Quit?
This week’s Video
Scottish Alcohol Plans
Changes in the law are proposed after criticisms of government plans. The Scottish Government has received criticism from the body that represents the legal profession over proposals that would give…
South Asian Drug and Alcohol Addictions
De-Addiction Services in the UK for the family Addictions UK – the leading provider of Addictions Treatment Services in the United Kingdom – now offers De-Addiction Services throughout the United…
No Cheap Booze
Crackdown on cheap, super strength booze cuts drinking crime by half in pilot programme Banning sales of super strength lager and cider has led to a 50% reduction in reports…
12 Steps to Spiritual Awakening?
Addictions UK Sponsored Conference 12 Steps to Spiritual Awakening? Tuesday May 21st 2013 Durham St Antony’s Priory, working in partnership with Addictions UK and Addictions North East, are hosting aconference…
Reduced Alcohol Use
Reduced alcohol use in UK revealed but Demand for Addictions Treatment remains high The number of people saying they drank heavily fell between 2007 and 2011 according to figures reported…
Born Dependent on Drugs
Tory MP reveals 5,500 Babies have been born hooked on drugs Conservative M.P. for Enfield North, Nick de Bois, has revealed statistics from the Department of health that have shown:…
To sleep or not to sleep?
Simon Stephens, Director of Casework, discusses the links between Insomnia and Addiction I was asked today to take part in a Radio Newcastle discussion on the use and misuse of…
Binge Drinking Injuries
50% of Respondents injured through drinking A poll conducted by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists has found half of the young adults surveyed had been injured during a night out…
Club Drugs – the new challenge
A report produced by the National Treatment for Substance misuse (NTA) showed that although overall drug use has declined there has been an increase in people requiring treatment for club…
War on Drugs Fails
Richard Branson calls for decriminalisation of drugs Speaking at the première of his son’s film “Breaking the Taboo”, Richard Branson stated that the global 40 year war against narcotics gangs…
Strong Alcohol Ban
Thames Valley Police ponder strong alcohol ban. Can prohibition work? A scheme to limit the sale of super strength lagers could be coming to town centres in the Thames Valley….
Minimum Pricing for Alcohol
Proposed Minimum Unit Pricing on Alcohol – A Life Saving Measure or Nanny State? Balance North East is campaigning to make the minimum unit of alcohol price 50 pence per…
Shocking Increase in Deaths
Deaths from Liver Disease up by One Fifth in England Deaths caused by Liver Disease have increased by twenty per cent in England during the last decade whilst in the…
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…