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Game of Thrones is the most successful TV series in history and since it first aired in 2011, the HBO series attracted a record viewership, received 47 Primetime Emmy Awards and garnered a large fan base around the world. It also made Kit Harington a household name. But fame has a price and after th...
Most people know that behaviour which results from drug use can be unpredictable and even dangerous, but not everyone will know the detrimental side-effects which can last for a lifetime. Many people may find it difficult to ask questions about the effects of drugs – they maybe addicted to the...
Alcoholism is a condition that can have a terrible effect on your mental and physical health and it’s no surprise that it’s categorised as a disease. While you may be well aware of the dangers of alcohol, and even have a health problem caused by your drinking, you may well find it difficult to s...
Those who suffer from alcoholism will often need to stay sober for life. In most cases, it’s impossible for those with alcoholism to become a moderate drinker, and many studies back up this conclusion. However, it’s not always as easy as just putting down the bottle and stopping, and you may be ...
Being a celebrity while battling with constant media scrutiny must be difficult, but having to deal with this while struggling with personal issues such as an addiction or a mental health problem must be extremely hard. Many of the UK’s biggest stars have battled with addictions for which they...
We have really enjoyed writing this article, listening to all of these inspirational speeches and talks has been a pleasure. The majority of our team here at Step One Recovery have spent some of the most difficult times of their lives in 12-step meetings, often hosted by Alcoholics’ Anonymous (AA)...
Anyone from any background can be affected by alcohol addiction and require rehab to get back on track. The way the condition affects a person can also vary depending on the individual – some people may drink heavy amounts all day long, while others may binge drink for a short time. Spotting signs...
It’s very hard to know what the right thing to do is when it comes to depression care. Having a loved one with depression is upsetting and often pretty exhausting because you simply don’t know what the right thing to do is. If you’ve never had depression, it can be hard to understand what it f...
Here at Step One Recovery, we offer executive burnout recovery programmes for when work gets overwhelming for professional individuals. It is perfect for any working person who requires positive lifestyle changes and help dealing with the stress in their lives. We have produced this infographic, aim...
When you are is ready to enter a rehab program for severe alcohol abuse or alcoholism, it is strongly recommended that you attend residential alcohol treatment, because it is most likely to result in a positive outcome that enables you to make a lasting recovery. Residential rehab provides the 24-ho...
Alcoholism doesn’t just impair the life of the drinker, it also causes serious distress for his or her family and friends. You’re here because you want to know how to help an alcoholic family member, which means your life is being affected by their alcoholism. Family members react to their f...
It may not come as a huge shock that drinking alcohol on a regular basis, even in moderation, can cause damage to your brain. Alcohol is an integral part of many of our lives and while most of us try and drink responsibly, even moderate levels of alcohol can negatively impact our brain health. Alcoh...
Nomophobia is defined as the irrational fear of being without your mobile phone or being unable to use your phone for some reason. This can be having no signal or running out of data or battery power. The term was first coined by Patrick O’Neill after he went for dinner with his friends and was sh...
We often get asked what causes eating disorders, because if you, a friend, or a family member has an eating disorder your first question is often – why? You can run yourself around in circles trying to figure out how and why this has happened to you or your loved one, but the truth is there ...
Understanding alcohol addiction symptoms and warning signs are important if you suspect that a family member, friend or even yourself is potentially addicted to alcohol. It’s estimated that two million people a year worldwide lose their lives either as a direct or indirect result of excess and sus...
