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Living with someone with addiction - loved ones

Living With Someone With an Addiction

28th October 2022

Living with someone with an addiction can lead you to a rollercoaster of emotions. When you live with other people, there are always going to be accommodations for the other…

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caffeine is an addiction hidden in plain sight

Caffeine: Addiction Hidden in Plain Sight

21st October 2022

When the topic of addiction arises in conversation, it’s often the most extreme types that come to mind, such as alcohol, gambling, cannabis, and heroin. These are the addictions seen…

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The rat park experiment

What Did ‘Rat Park’ Teach Us About Addiction?

14th October 2022

The ‘Rat Park’ experiment is well known within the world of researching addiction, and its findings revolutionised the way scientists viewed addiction to substances. Dr Bruce Alexander, the American psychologist…

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Drama Therapy

How Drama Therapy Can Help During Recovery

7th October 2022

Drama therapy is a creative and expressive form of therapy that utilises dramatic and theatrical techniques to help those on their recovery journey. It is a technique that has been…

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Co-Codamol addiction and treatments

Co-Codamol Addiction: Symptoms & Treatments

30th September 2022

Co-codamol, a pain reliever with paracetamol and codeine, is used to treat toothaches, migraines, and headaches. When taken properly, medications with codeine can be quite helpful, but if they are…

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understanding relapse

Understanding Relapse

23rd September 2022

What Is Relapse? It can sometimes be difficult for someone with an addiction to understand or accept that they might be going through the process of a relapse. Addiction is…

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top tips for job hunting after rehab

Job Hunting After Rehab

16th September 2022

Job hunting can be a daunting task for anyone at any time, but for those in recovery and post-rehab, this can be difficult and incredibly hard. In today’s society, stigmas…

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Jamie Lee Curtis: Battle with Addiction

Jamie Lee Curtis: Battle With Addiction

12th September 2022

Jamie Lee Curtis, the award-winning actress, fought a battle with addiction that was kept hidden. The 63-year-old has now openly spoken out about her addiction to alcohol and Vicodin, a…

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celebrate every milestone in addiction recovery

Celebrating Milestones in Recovery

2nd September 2022

Having been in addiction recovery, it is important throughout your recovery journey to celebrate your milestones and achievements. Achieving these milestones is a way of making it clear to yourself…

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tramadol addiction prescription

Is Tramadol Addictive?

26th August 2022

YES! For those who suffer with chronic pain or who are in post-surgery pain, tramadol is a prescription drug given to help with pain relief. Sometimes referred to as the…

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Xanax Addiction and Treatment

Is the Prescription Medication Xanax Addictive?

12th August 2022

In the UK, Xanax is most frequently referred to as Alprazolam or Benzodiazepines (Benzos). It is a prescription medication frequently given to people with anxiety or panic disorders. However, due…

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Pets in addiction recovery

Can Pets Aid Addiction Recovery?

5th August 2022

Roughly 59% of households in the UK have a pet! That is a staggering total of approximately 17 million homes! Pets become part of the family when in the home.…

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Love Addiction

What Is Love Addiction?

29th July 2022

Love addiction is when someone creates a fixation or compulsion around someone else. It can lead to unhealthy behaviour towards their ‘loved’ one, leading to further problems down the line.…

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Mental Health Matters

Importance of Mental Health

22nd July 2022

Mental Health Issues are on the rise! In today’s world where we are always connected, mental health cases are rising rapidly. More people are suffering with anxiety, depression, and a…

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EFT or Tapping in addiction recovery

EFT or Tapping in Addiction Recovery

15th July 2022

EFT [Emotional Freedom Techniques] is also called ‘Tapping Therapy’ and can be utilised as a tool to help with addiction recovery. This technique brings together principles from traditional Chinese medicine,…

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Drugs and Alcohol in Pregnancy

Drug & Alcohol Use During Pregnancy

8th July 2022

During pregnancy, anything a woman puts into her body will also go into the body of their baby through the placenta. The placenta is for oxygen flow and nutrients delivery…

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rock singer, Steven Tyler, has relapsed.

Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler Has Relapsed

1st July 2022

Steven Tyler, singer for the rock band Aerosmith, has relapsed. This relapse has sadly meant the band have had to cancel their June and July gigs in Las Vegas, leaving…

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discovering addictions in the home

Discovering Addiction in the Home

24th June 2022

If you suspect somebody in your home is suffering from addiction, this can be a difficult situation to handle. It can be challenging to decide the most appropriate way to…

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russell brand recovery from addiction

Russell Brand’s Story Through Addiction

17th June 2022

Russell Brand has been at the front of sobriety in the public eye for a long time. Despite going through his recovery many years ago, he continues to use his…

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How do you know if you're addicted to video games and how can you stop

How Do You Know if You’re Addicted to Video Games?

10th June 2022

What Is Video Game Addiction? In a world where new technology is released every month, it is not hard to believe that gaming has become more of a trend among…

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