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A woman sat despondent on the floor: patterns and signs of alcohol dependence

Patterns and Signs of Alcohol Dependence

5th May 2023

Alcohol dependence is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is characterised by a strong and often uncontrollable desire to drink alcohol, even when it…

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Nutrition and Addiction

The Importance of Nutrition in Addiction Recovery

28th April 2023

Addiction is a complex disease that affects both the mind and body. While traditional addiction treatments such as therapy and support groups can address the psychological and emotional aspects of…

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Gender bias and differences in addiction

What Are the Differences in Addiction Between Women and Men?

21st April 2023

Addiction affects each individual person differently, dependent on a variety of circumstances and factors, including but not limited to, family history, environment, mental health issues, or even genetics! This week…

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Food Addiction - Richard Osman's Story

The Hidden Struggle of TV Presenter Richard Osman: Overcoming Food Addiction

14th April 2023

Richard Osman is a well-known TV presenter and, more recently, best-selling author of The Thursday Murder Club.   Even though he’s been appearing on our TVs since 2009 on BBC’s Pointless,…

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Stress Awareness Week, April 2023

The Importance of Stress Awareness Month

7th April 2023

Stress is a common trigger for addiction relapse, making it crucial to develop healthy coping mechanisms for managing stress during addiction recovery. That’s why we’re highlighting the importance of stress…

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Excess in Addiction over Easter - easter eggs

Easter, Excess, and Addiction

31st March 2023

Easter is a time of celebration, renewal, and hope – a great time to commit to something like addiction recovery. However, for many people, it is also a time of…

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Building a support system in addiction recovery

Leaning on Others: Building a Support System for Addiction Recovery

24th March 2023

Building a strong support system is an essential part of addiction recovery. The journey to overcome addiction can be difficult and challenging, and having a supportive network of people can…

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St Patrick's Day binge drinking culture

St. Patrick’s Day & Binge Drinking Culture

17th March 2023

St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday celebrated annually on March 17th to honour the patron saint of Ireland. It’s a time for parades, green beer, and merriment. However, for many…

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addiction triggers caused by grief on mothers day

Grief, Loss & Addiction: Navigating Triggers on Mother’s Day

10th March 2023

Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate and honour the women who have played an important role in our lives. However, for individuals who have experienced loss, whether through death,…

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Understanding the connection between eating disorders and addiction

Understanding the Connection Between Eating Disorders & Addiction

3rd March 2023

Eating Disorders Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise awareness about the serious and often misunderstood mental health conditions that affect millions of people globally. At the same time, it…

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Self care in addiction recovery

Why Is Self-Care Important to Addiction Recovery?

24th February 2023

What Is Self-Care? Self-care is the practice of taking action to maintain or improve your physical, mental, and emotional health. It encompasses a wide range of activities, from basic self-maintenance…

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Anthony Hopkins spreads message of hope in the actor's recovery from alcoholism

Anthony Hopkins Celebrates 47 Years Sober

17th February 2023

Oscar-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins (CBE) has taken to social media to celebrate 47 years of sobriety. Speaking out for those struggling with alcoholism or any other addiction, his heartfelt…

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valentines day love and sex addiction

Airing Our Dirty Sheets: 8 Common Signs of Sexual Addiction

10th February 2023

Sex is a perfectly normal and healthy part of human nature. Indeed, an active libido can often be considered a positive sign of sound mental health. There is, however, a…

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it's time to talk and time to change

Time to Talk Day: It’s Time to Change

2nd February 2023

Time to Talk Day is an annual event that takes place in the UK, this year on the 2nd of February, to raise awareness about mental health and encourage people…

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covid pandemic alcohol related deaths help with addiciton

Record Alcohol Deaths From Pandemic Drinking: How to Overcome Addiction

27th January 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the way we live our lives. From lockdowns and social distancing measures to job losses and other stressors, the past few…

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The Relationship Between Seasonal Affective Disorder & Addiction

20th January 2023

Seasonal affective disorder, also known as SADs, is a type of depression that occurs during certain seasons, typically in the autumn and winter months. It is believed to be caused…

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fight blue monday, don't turn to addiction

The Post-Holiday Blues: Addiction & Blue Monday

13th January 2023

The time of year, when the highs of the holiday season have worn off, and the Christmas comedown sets in. We may begin to search elsewhere to find that holiday…

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New year, new you. Overcoming addiction

New Year, New You: Overcoming Addiction in 2023

9th January 2023

As the new year approaches, many of us make resolutions to better ourselves in various ways. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, the new year is…

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Dry January & its benefits

Why Not Try Dry January? 

30th December 2022

As we approach the end of another year, we all start to look ahead towards the festive season and January. The question is…will you be considering Dry January?  Dry January…

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Christmas Festive Season in Recovery

Navigating the Festive Season in Recovery

23rd December 2022

Alcohol consumption in the UK raises by 41% in December, making the festive season an extremely challenging time for many in addiction recovery. Excessive alcohol consumption is unfortunately embedded in…

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