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How To Help An Alcoholic: Help Someone Overcome A Drinking Problem

When constant drinking too much develops into an alcohol problem, helping someone to overcome their unhealthy drinking habits can prove extremely difficult and often causes fractures in relationships or even complete abandonment. Observing a loved one struggle with alcohol addiction is heartbreaking, especially if they are reluctant to accept help even when a friend or […]

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Living With An Alcoholic: The Hidden Truths

Addiction, Alcohol, Blog News

Anyone living with someone who has an alcohol addiction will know how harsh the challenges are and the detrimental behaviour they have to endure. Alcoholism is a devastating illness and a condition that gradually leads to fatality when left untreated. Trying to help someone stop drinking can be an ongoing battle, causing arguments, abuse, violence,

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Addiction, Alcohol, Research

Wegovy A new and promising drug to assist with alcohol problems is now in second-stage trials. There is some exciting news for people with alcohol use disorder and possibly other addictions from research carried out at Oklahoma State University. When the weight reduction drug Wegovy was trialled, it was noticed that people who had excessive

Depression And Drinking Alone

Alcohol, Depression

Depression, drinking and isolation can each be devastating, let alone in combination. It’s essential to be aware of the signs that someone may be isolated, dealing with depression and the extent of their drinking habits. Major depression and drinking alone are linked with a greater risk of harm from alcohol misuse and more severe symptoms

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Drug problems and support in Bristol

Addiction, Alcohol, Treatment

INTRODUCTION Drug addiction remains a growing concern in Bristol, with the latest figures showing higher levels of drug use in the South West than in any other area of England and Wales. As you might expect, cannabis is the most common substance used, but it is heroin users who account for nearly all drug-related hospital

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Do self-help meetings make a difference to recovery rates?

Addiction, Alcohol, Blog News, Research

People trying to manage a substance misuse problem have long been recommended to attend self-help meetings, but they may wonder just how big an impact this will have on their success in stopping using. In an 8-year-long study finally published in 2008, researchers examined the relationship between the number of AA meetings that people attended

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Staying Sober in Early Recovery During the Holidays

Alcohol, Blog News

If you’re in recovery or trying to stay sober, the festive holiday period can pose a challenge. Routine goes out the window and the temptations & triggers of abundant alcohol and food test our resolve. By following these tips, you can increase your chances of staying sober. STAY AWAY FROM TRIGGERS. The ideal scenario is

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Online Alcohol Withdrawal Assessment Tool

Alcohol, Blog News, Detox, News, Treatment

We are making the CIWA Alcohol withdrawal evaluation tool available online during this crisis for simple quick measurement of withdrawals.

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The Lifecycle of Addiction and Recovery

Addiction, Alcohol, Blog News, Therapy News, Treatment

Whether you have an addiction problem, care about someone with an addiction problem or even if you work with people who have addiction problems, I think it helps to step back for a minute and understand how this problem and it’s recovery unfolds. It’s too easy to get blinkered, judgemental of ourselves and others, and

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Myth busted, a small amount of alcohol isn’t good for you

Alcohol, Detox, In the News, News

Drinking any amount of alcohol is harmful Alcohol is the leading attributable cause of death amongst the adult population ( between the ages of 15-49 ) and yet the message people have heard from doctors and the media has been that drinking a small amount of red wine may be good for your health. This

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