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Detoxing from drugs or alcohol, undergoing rehab treatment and starting a solid aftercare recovery journey are all huge achievements and key elements of overcoming drug or alcohol addiction. But to describe recovery as a journey is completely accurate, as staying clean or sober is an ongoing experie...
Far too often, alcoholism remains hidden within our society and communities. Many individuals and their families are affected by it and struggle alone. The results and consequences can be devastating – both to the individual’s health and their family and home life. Professional life is often als...
Tranquillisers are used to treat several health conditions including anxiety, insomnia, seizures and panic attacks. There are two types of tranquillisers. The first group is major tranquillisers – these are antipsychotic medications which are not addictive. The second group is made up of minor tra...
A great deal of research (as well as anecdotal evidence) points to a definite link between high levels of stress and addiction. Stress can work not only as a trigger for addiction but for relapse too. So it’s extremely important to handle stress in a healthy way if you’re struggling with an addi...
Many people living with sex and love addiction find it difficult to define their addiction, which in turn makes it almost impossible to accept it and look to a healthier, happier future. Having a high sex drive, looking at porn or having lots of different sexual partners does not make you a sex addi...
Addiction to painkillers has been hitting the headlines in London and across the UK for some time now and there’s been considerable research into this growing problem. They are usually prescribed for long-term pain. Although painkillers are usually safe when taken correctly, it’s possible to bec...
Living with addiction or battling with anxiety or depression can be an extremely isolating experience. Many people find it difficult to accept their addiction and it can be even harder to seek help. But the truth is that with the right support, it really is possible to overcome addiction and build a...
Gambling is an intrinsic part of our society. It transcends gender, class and age, and is normalised everywhere we turn. Many people gamble for fun and gambling can often be part of social gatherings. This type of recreational gambling is very different to problem gambling. People who enjoy recreati...
Anxiety manifests itself in many different forms and varies greatly from one individual to the next. Although everyone has worries and fears at certain times in their lives, a person living with anxiety may feel uneasy, restless and fearful most of the time. They may have physical symptoms such as p...
It can be very difficult to know how best to approach and manage an employee who you believe may have a problem with alcohol. ‘Seeing how things go’ may be tempting, but time really is of the essence when it comes to alcoholism. Before speaking to your employee and considering options such as al...
Coming as far as making the decision to get help for prescription medication addiction is a significant and valuable step. Its importance is not to be undervalued – so finding the right rehabilitation and recovery centre should be approached with care and consideration. There are lots of factors t...
Every year, more than 1 billion prescription items* are dispensed across London, other major cities and throughout the UK. Nearly everyone has taken prescription medication at some point and many of us take it every day. But for some people, prescription medicine takes control of their lives through...
For many executive professionals, self-medicating is an everyday part of life. Trouble sleeping as budgets and targets race through your head? Then take a sleeping pill to help you drift off. Tough client meeting didn’t go as well as you’d hoped? Take the edge off with a few drinks after work an...
The words executive and stress almost go hand in hand these days. Executive professionals face ever-increasing workloads and responsibilities to tighter deadlines and exacting standards. Stress and adrenaline can certainly fuel an executive professional lifestyle – some professionals appear to thr...
Drug addiction is an incredibly difficult issue to tackle. Watching someone you love become consumed and overwhelmed by their addiction leaves you feeling hopeless and helpless. Perhaps the signs have been around for some time. Changes in personality and outlook, aggression, irritability, weight los...
