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Taking up the challenge of dry January has grown in popularity over the past decade. The idea behind the movement is to give up alcohol for an entire month with some seeing it purely as a way to challenge themselves or raise money for a cause, but most do not take it as seriously as they perhaps cou...
It’s estimated that one in 12 Americans suffers from alcohol dependence or abuse, whilst in the UK around 7,000 annual deaths are attributed to alcohol consumption. Alcohol dependence occurs over time and as such as be difficult to spot when an individual goes from ‘enjoying a little too much’...
Many of us in today’s society use and abuse alcohol without fully understanding what we are doing, a dependency to alcohol can happen almost without the individual knowing and it can get out of hand at a very fast pace. The fact of the matter is that drinkers want to stop however the withdrawal sy...
There are many dangers of alcohol that can happen when people drink too much. These dangers can and do affect all aspects of people’s lives including; Their health and safety Their ability to work Their job performance Their social and family life Just to name a few dangers of alcohol Alcohol ad...
A dependency to alcohol, otherwise known as ‘alcoholism’, is a chronic form of a drinking problem and is described as an uncontrollable and irrational desire to drink. Drinking in your day to day life will play an important role in the lead up to alcohol dependency. Heavy drinkers will build up ...
The holidays and celebrations have always been linked to drinking alcohol. When there is a special occasion the bottles come out and the alcohol is flowing for all of your friends and family. The holidays tend to be a time of excessive binge drinking, sometimes even on a daily occurrence. This sort ...
Alcohol is a substance that is commonly abused. At Step One Recovery we help each individual push through and surpass their personal battle with it. There are multiple negative effects that a dependency on alcohol will bring to your life, not only socially but physically and mentally. Alcohol tolls ...
There are many dangers when it comes to abusing alcohol, these ever-present dangers wouldn’t be half as terrible if they only affected the person abusing the substance however this is generally not the case. Here are some of the aspects of your life that will be in danger; Their health and safety...
Alcoholism is a disease of the mind and body and thankfully one that can be treated. Many people who are alcohol dependant may not know there are signs you’re an alcoholic however they may be obsessed with drinking and when drinking unable to control the quantity they consume. An alcohol depende...
It’s an awful truth that alcoholism can devastate lives and families. If someone you love is addicted to alcohol, the effects and consequences spread far wider than the individual. Alcoholics can be highly secretive in covering up the true extent of their addiction. Relationships are put at risk a...
Sometimes, an intervention is the only way to start someone on the first step of his or her journey with Step One Recovery Centre. An intervention is the process by which an addict’s family, friends, counsellors or professional intervention specialists can show the addict his destructive behavio...
Going into rehab can feel overwhelming and it’s very easy to put the decision off for another time. That’s why support in making the right choices pre-rehab is so essential. Alcohol addiction clouds clear and rational thought, and denial is an integral part of the condition. There are lots of di...
Christmas can be a very challenging time if you’re looking to cut down and control your alcohol consumption. It can feel like everyone is drinking and having a fabulous time, and if you’re not part of it then you’re missing out on the ‘perfect’ Christmas. For supermarkets and the licen...
The positives of overcoming alcohol addiction cannot be stressed enough. Alcoholism wrecks people’s lives by destroying their health, relationships, reputation and professional standing. Recovery can be a long and difficult journey, and it’s important for every alcoholic to equip themselves with...
Whatever your age and wherever you are in life, having an alcoholic parent can be challenging, frustrating and heart breaking. Your childhood may have been ruined by neglect, violence and uncertainty. Perhaps you’re concerned where your mother or father’s alcoholism will finally lead them to. Th...
