The term “adult child of alcoholic” (ACOA) first came out around 1980, to describe the multitudes of “children” trapped in adult bodies. These individuals were in a constant state of…
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Increasing addiction levels news
Simon Stephens talks to BBC Look North about how difficult it is to form a real picture of the numbers addicted to drugs in our region.
Opiate and Cocaine Addiction interview BBC
The North East leads national league tables, for opiate and cocaine addiction. Listen to Simon Stephens, Addictions UK director of casework discuss the complex issues surrounding addiction and treatment.
Millions of Pounds slashed from Merseyside Drug and Alcohol Budget
Addictions UK are alarmed that almost £2 million will be axed from Merseyside’s addiction treatment services – despite Liverpool being named England’s drug abuse capital. Liverpool clinical commissioning group (CCG),…
Can Sobriety Tags Help Alcoholics?
Simon Stephens, Director of Case Work at AddictionsUK.com, speaks to Radio Newcastle about sobriety tags and whether this could be an effective tool to help alcoholics. Transcript Presenter “Let’s speak…
Alcohol Causes Brain Damage
Simon Stephens, Director of Case Work at AddictionsUK.com, speaks to Radio Tees about how alcohol can damage the brain. Transcript Presenter “Let’s talk to Simon Stevens, Director of Case Work…
A Young Father with Drug and Alcohol Addiction
I began a twelve step programme with Addictions UK. I have daily sessions with my worker and have a 24 hour helpline I can use when I need. I have…
A Lawyer With Alcoholism Finds Recovery
I am someone who, after years of active alcoholism, can now see myself recovering, and, after a struggle, enjoying the process. Having first found that I can survive without alcohol,…
A Heroin and Alcohol Addict in Recovery
I have had an alcohol problem for sixteen years total; for seven years it was a very big problem. I started taking drugs at fifteen. I liked doing it very…
Housebound Alcoholic – Home-based Treatment
I am a housebound and I have had a major alcohol problem for years. I do not think that Treatment Centres work – well not for me. I have been…
The Need for Detox
This week’s video Whatever your drug of choice, your ability to reason is being compromised.
An alcoholic can be a person you do not like – but drinks as much as you do
(This week’s slogan) Addictions UK Contact us now on line or telephone 0300 330 30 40. You are just a phone call away from addiction recovery.
Alcohol Does Damage our Brains
There is no doubt that drink and damage go hand in hand. In an interview for Radio Tees, Simon Stephen, director of casework for Addictions UK, asked, “Would we inhale…
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…
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…
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…
Alcoholism and Food Allergies
Can the ingredients in drinks be the cause of some cravings? Addictions UK has received an article about food allergies and the alcoholic. The ideas it puts forward about the…
Older People and Alcohol
£2 Billion spent on hospital admissions in England alone Alcohol related illness rates among older people are ten times higher than among 16-24 year olds. More NHS money is spent…
Alcoholic Neuropathy
Addictions UK is seeking someone with experience of Alcoholic Neuropathy Can you help another person with Alcoholic Neuropathy? We are looking for a person in the UK who is In…
Alcohol Treatment Diagnosis
Getting the right Alcohol Treatment diagnosis Ok, you decided that drink is a problem so you look for help. Here is the rub; every one you talk to has a…
Shoplifting hits the News … again …
Shoplifting – a Hidden Addiction: heavy news coverage after a celebrity convicted of shoplifting offence in the UK. Addictions UK receives many calls from desperate people asking us for help…
BBC Finds More Alcohol Problems
The BBC has uncovered a huge increase in elderly people who have alcohol dependency problems and who need to access treatment. The BBC Inside Story has featured evidence of a…
Alcohol and Sexual Health
BBC News article discusses the need to alert young people to the affects of excessive drinking on the decisions they make. AUK takes no moral stance on drinking alcohol. For…
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…