Ancient Indian Yogic philosophy identified five Kleshas or ‘afflictions’: Avidya (ignorance), Asmita (egoism), Raga (attachment), Dvesa (aversion or hatred), and Abinivesah (clinging to life and fear of death). Some of the kleshas afflict us daily at a subtle level, yet others can be overwhelming and cause significant pain. One thing that is common with these […]
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Is Social Media Harmful?
Social media is now part of our lives. It includes popular sites such a Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. There are concerns about its impact on our lives, especially our psychological and emotional wellbeing. The issues may also be related to other sites such as YouTube, WhatsApp and Snapchat. During these times of social […]
Caution! Be Careful in Selecting Professional Addiction Treatment Providers
Beware when using Third-Party Referral Agents while choosing professional help for your addiction treatment requirements. Addictions UK is one of the leading agencies in offering a range of home-based non-residential addiction treatment options. We are pleased to receive referrals from other bona fide organisations for our home-based addictions treatment. We have no problems paying for some […]
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Life in Recovery: Is it Boring?
One of my biggest fears about quitting addiction was that I would be perceived as boring, or my life in recovery would be dull. Speaking to many of my recovery peers, I found it was a common fear that many of us shared. The truth is, it couldn’t be further from the truth. My life […]
Fareshare and Addictions North East Food and Provisions
Addictions North East with the help of the County Durham Community Foundation, The Ballinger Trust, the Greggs Foundation and Addictions UK distribute food and Provisions to service users in County Durham and Tyne and Wear. Addictions North East are extremely grateful to the support of their benefactors who allow them to share both cooked food […]
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7 Types of Freedom in Addiction Recovery
Addiction is a trap. The addict is robbed of any real choices – he or she has to drink or drug. They have no freedom from their compulsions, obsessive thoughts and repetitive behaviour which keep landing them in a tight spot. They are often confined to jails or hospitals. Getting clean and sober means experiencing […]
The Trouble with Resentments
Holding on to grievances, often may seem justified, but is it worth it and who does it harm? I am sure we can all relate to finding certain people in our life difficult. As humans, we have hundreds of interactions with individuals and groups over our regular week. It would not be rational to think […]
Don’t Worry, Be Happy!
Who remembers the 80’s? A time for spandex fashion, mobile phones like bricks and outrageously voluminous hairstyles? You may think, why are you asking me this? Well, who remembers a chirpy song from that era by a guy called Bobby McFerrin titled ‘Don’t worry, be happy’? Like most one-hit wonders, it came and went. But […]
Alcoholism in the UK
If you feel you are in trouble with your drinking, or your consumption of alcohol has reached a point where it troubles you or your loved ones, you may be interested in knowing that Addictions UK is here to help you. Addictions UK was founded in 2002 by a group of people in recovery whose […]
Messages of Madness: The Power of Denial in Addiction
Denial gives powerful messages of madness to the person in addiction. Such messages tend to fuel addictions – alcohol, drugs or behavioural. They are also the primary triggers for relapse. These ‘messages of madness’ tell the addict that he or she doesn’t have a problem, or that the isn’t so alarming, or that the addictive […]
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