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What happens during a SMART recovery meeting? If you are currently trying to overcome an addiction, recovery programmes that focus on a “Higher Power” that encourage you to admit that you are powerless over your addiction – like many 12 step programmes to do – may not be for you. That’s ok. In today’s day […]
Read moreWhat Happens During Alcohol Rehab? Anyone who suffers from an addiction to alcohol should seek treatment to overcome their addiction. The level of treatment required to overcome alcohol use disorder (AUD) is not a “one size fits all” solution and is wholly dependent on the level of addiction and the symptoms of withdrawal that each […]
Read moreWhat is Alcohol Detox? Detox is defined as the body ridding itself of toxins and waste. After admitting to yourself that you have developed alcohol use disorder (AUD), alcohol detox is usually the first step that needs to be taken towards overcoming an addiction to alcohol. As consuming alcohol causes some chemical changes within your […]
Read moreWhat is a 12 Step Programme? The 12 step programme is one of the most well-known and successful models in the treatment of addiction. It is most often implemented in a group setting where people taking part in the programme have direct peer support as they make their way through the 12 steps to recovery. […]
Read moreWhat Is Korsakoff’s Syndrome? Korsakoff’s syndrome is a memory disorder commonly caused by excessive alcohol consumption and is thought of as a type of alcohol-related brain damage. Classed as a form of dementia, it exists on a spectrum and ranges from mild to extremely severe. People with Korsakoff’s syndrome experience significant memory loss and trouble […]
Read moreWhat is drug rehab? If you are considering addiction treatment for yourself or a loved one, you might have wondered about drug rehab. Drug rehab is most often a residential treatment facility that aims to help people overcome their addiction to drugs. People can seek treatment for addictions to illegal substances such as heroin or […]
Read moreWhat To Say And Do When Living With A Functioning Alcoholic You may have seen the typical stereotype of an alcoholic portrayed in the media and popular culture – dishevelled, scruffy and incapable of leading a normal life. Their addiction is physically apparent for all to see, and they have no way of hiding this […]
Read moreWhat Makes Cocaine Addictive? As a powerfully addictive stimulant drug, cocaine can cause a physical and psychological dependency after just a handful of uses. This is due to a number of factors including increased tolerance levels, physical changes in the brain and the combination of cocaine with other addictive substances including alcohol and ecstasy. This […]
Read moreWhy Are Suicides So High Amongst Men? While men and women are both increasingly at risk of suicidal thoughts and actions, statistics across the world show that men are more likely to take their own lives. There are a number of reasons for this noticeable gender discrepancy, including societal pressures and gender roles as well […]
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