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Ray Sadoun

Ray Sadoun is an addiction specialist with a career spanning 20+ years.

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What is a Home Detox?

by Ray Sadoun ǀ April 10, 2024

Home detox refers to the situation where a patient receives treatment for physical dependence on alcohol while they are predominantly based at home. This is different to an inpatient setting, and could involve day visits to a medical centre, hospital or community setting specialising in alcohol detox. It could also involve medical professionals visiting the […]

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What the DSM-5 Says About Addiction

by Ray Sadoun ǀ April 3, 2024

Addictive substances and how they affect the mind [1] have been a key issue in recent years and have been studied extensively. Rather than treating Alcohol Use Disorder or addiction to drugs as a moral failing, scientists now refer to these illnesses as mental health conditions. To reflect this research and reduce stigma [2], the […]

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What is the Role of a Psychiatrist in Addiction Treatment?

by Ray Sadoun ǀ March 27, 2024

There was a time not so long ago when the prospect of using psychiatry to treat addiction would have been seen as baffling. Rather than seen as a brain disease [1], Substance Use Disorders were viewed as moral weaknesses needing spiritual treatment rather than psychiatric care. Thankfully, increased medical knowledge has updated the principles of […]

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One Year of Sobriety: What You Can Expect When You Quit Drinking

by Ray Sadoun ǀ March 20, 2024

8 million people are drinking harmful amounts in the UK.[1] It’s safe to assume that many of these are heavy drinkers. Some people might access recovery support, but thousands go under the radar as functioning drinkers. Whether you’re getting professional help or not at the moment, if you drink regularly, it’s helpful to know how quitting […]

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What is Physical Dependence: Signs, Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment

by Ray Sadoun ǀ March 13, 2024

When navigating the world of substance misuse treatment, “physical dependence” is a term that crops up frequently. Whether it’s in an online forum or a doctor’s office, you’ll likely hear the word “dependence” used to indicate a cause for concern. Thankfully, several medical authorities provide a concise definition of physical dependence. The National Institute on […]

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What is Codependency?

by Ray Sadoun ǀ March 6, 2024

It’s likely that if you love someone who has an addiction you may have heard the term “codependency“. It’s a type of relationship dynamic that can occur between two individuals that, while they love each other, aren’t healthy and can lead to many problems. Research shows codependency is not often identified when people seek help. […]

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What are the Effects of Porn Addiction?

by Ray Sadoun ǀ February 28, 2024

Understanding a bit about porn use and its effects is important. Through learning, you’re better able to self-reflect on how your own practices affect you and others, where it can end up, and what you can do about it. Around half of UK adults watch porn.[1] It’s reported that around 5–8% of the world’s adult population […]

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Inpatient Versus Outpatient Treatment

by Ray Sadoun ǀ February 21, 2024

For those based in the UK and looking for treatment for drug and/or alcohol addiction, there are two main options available: inpatient (residential) and outpatient treatment. Both inpatient and outpatient treatment have a high success rate for treating addiction. Although both are similar and offer, relatively, the same drug and alcohol services, they differ in […]

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How Ulcers are Formed from Drinking Alcohol

by Ray Sadoun ǀ February 14, 2024

In the UK, drinking alcohol is considered a national pass time.  From weekend revellers to social events, alcohol is often a popular beverage. According to the latest statistics, it is estimated that 29.2 million people in the UK drink alcohol each week.  In England, it was recorded that 82% of adults drink alcohol each year […]

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