We have seen alcoholics in the late, deteriorative stages of their addiction, eating less or nearly no food. So how do they survive without food? Because alcohol contains calories, it…
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What causes alcohol-related brain damage?
Dementia, other brain disorders and Alcohol There is adequate evidence to point out that excessive alcohol intake over a prolonged period causes several problems. These include a range of physical,…
Addiction and Your Children
A comprehensive guide for parents Some research indicates that one of the causative factors of chemical dependency is a ‘strained relationship’ in the family – especially between parents and children….
Did Lockdown Increase Alcoholism BBC Radio Tees interview
On the 12th May Simon Steven Stephens did an interview with BBC Radio Tees about lockdown and if it did increase unhealthy drinking habits in people. Below is the interviews…
Dry Drunk Syndrome
Intoxication without alcohol may be a warning sign of relapse ‘Dry Drunk’ is a term that describes the state of an alcoholic who is uncomfortable when he is not drinking….
Enabling the Alcoholic to Stay in Denial
How others strengthen denial and delay recovery It is observed that denial is a part of addiction, be it alcoholism, drug abuse, or a behavioural addiction such as gambling. Here…
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…