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The Effects of Alcohol on the Brain
They really don’t go well together It’s no secret that a night of drinking can make your head spin, from the immediate brain high to the hangover-like feelings and headaches…
Getting Sober, Getting Spiritual
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…
Alcoholism and Depression
How the GPR39 Gene links both conditions You might not have heard of the GPR39 gene. No, it’s not a James Bond gadget. However, you may know someone who would…
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,…
How Alcoholics and Addicts Manipulate
Their loved ones are the victims Addiction is a disorder, one of its symptoms is the tendency to manipulate one’s loved ones. There are several clear reasons for this, including…
How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve Sober
A Survivor’s Guide New Year’s Eve should be a happy occasion, but it can be anything but for individuals working particularly hard to stay sober. One of the beverage sector’s…
The Meaning and Importance of Christmas Trees
It’s universal significance makes it so special Christmas is one of the most jubilant and anticipated festivals on the planet. People of all faiths, regardless of religion, celebrate the day…
Are You a Codependent?
While you love an addict, what about your healing? Co-dependency is a condition in which a person excessively relies on another person for support and cannot function without that person….
Tread Softly on Your New Path
Risks of taking on too much in early recovery Giving up an addiction and rebuilding your life involves much work and effort. Demands of early recovery The first few months…
What Makes You a “Good” Person?
Allow your inner compass to lead you to be good Every person considers some characteristics to be excellent. It is up to the individual to decide what makes a “good…
Millions in the UK Are Drinking Harmful Levels of Alcohol
Is it due to switch to drinking at home during Covid? Experts have warned that millions of British citizens are causing themselves “silent harm” through harmful drinking at home. Figures…
What’s the Link Between Narcissism and Alcoholism?
The co-occurrence may be affected by the degree of each condition. Doctors may refer people with Narcissist Personality Disorder (NPD) to a psychiatrist to determine whether they suffer from Alcohol…
Not Sure if Your Loved One is Addicted?
Signs and symptoms of substance abuse Substance use for recreational purposes, rather than for medical purposes, is referred to as substance abuse. People who use illegal substances, as well as…
Want to Quit Drinking?
A new study finds even a single dose of alcohol can alter the brain New year – time for resolutions Resolutions aimed at altering behaviour are again being discussed as…
Is Alcoholism Hereditary?
What scientific evidence says about the genetic factors Accumulated evidence indicates that alcoholism is hereditary. However, professionals and researchers are often reluctant to accept heredity as a significant cause of…
Are You Ready for Miracles?
How our dreams become a reality in recovery When you recover from alcoholism or drug addiction, coincidences happen, your health improves, broken relationships begin to mend, and financial insecurity fades….
Does AA Help the Alcoholic?
Pros and cons of the 12 Step program Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is far and away the most effective program in the world for helping alcoholics stay sober. Helping alcoholics to…
Setting Boundaries in Recovery
Respect for oneself and others is key to healthy addiction recovery We all have personal boundaries, often referred to as our “comfort zone.” These are limits we establish for ourselves…
How Do You Define Alcoholism?
Different terms lead to more confusion There are no universally accepted definitions in the alcoholism field. Each of us has his private view and personal meaning attached to the words…
Is Alcohol Beneficial for You?
The Good and bad of drinking In certain circumstances, for some people, the answer is YES. In most cases, for most people, however, the answer is NO. As always, with…
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…