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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…
Adult Children of Alcoholics: Does the hurt ever heal?
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…
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…
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…