In this weeks episode, Emily discusses the various stages of treatment, from primary care, through to secondary care, after care and even top-ups. Also Emily reveals the challenges of living on her own after having felt supported for so long and the importance of having a clear plan for recovery, such as the one we […]

In this short clip from an interview with the American comedian and podcaster, Theo Von, the Canadian Professor of Psychology, Jordan Peterson, argues that alcohol acts as a replacement for excitement and adventure in peoples lives and if they are to succeed in stopping it is important to find another way to express this. Clinics […]

Last year, Prof John Read and Dr James Davies published a paper in the scientific journal ‘Addiction’ reviewing the withdrawal effects of antidepressants and suggesting these are worse than most people have been informed. They raise concerns that symptoms of withdrawal are both more common, affecting nearly half of people trying to come off them, […]

The CAGE alcohol questionnaire takes just four questions to diagnose alcohol problems: 1. Have you ever felt that you should cut down on your drinking? 2. Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking? 3. Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking? 4. Have you ever had a drink first thing in […]

Philippe Cavaroz presented on behalf of the PROMIS French team at the prestigious iCAAD conference in Paris today. There were speakers representing all aspects of care for people with addiction problems.