Christmas is over and the new year has begun, but for many of us this period of New Year resolutions, hope and positivity can in fact be one of the bleakest and most desolate times of the year. Many of us have overspent in order to deliver the Christmas that our friends and family were expecting. … Read more about Here come those winter blues…
Understanding Addiction
Addiction often sounds like a dirty word that polite society applies to down-and-outs who are living rough. Actually, addiction does not discriminate. Addiction is the act of medicating pain, which can be physical or emotional. Addiction is symptomatic of many things that prompt us to ‘use’ whatever … Read more about Understanding Addiction
Why are so many doctors addicted to drink or drugs?
According to recent figures, up to one in six doctors will have been addicted to drink or drugs – or both – at some point during their medical careers, which makes you wonder – these highly paid carers may have your life in their not so steady hands! What’s more, a survey compiled from hospital … Read more about Why are so many doctors addicted to drink or drugs?
7 Drugs for 7 decades
One in three adults in England and Wales have used illicit drugs in their lifetime, according to a study by the British Crime Survey. In fact, deaths related to drug misuse are at their highest since comparable records began in 1993. But over the years, the landscape of drug use has changed. … Read more about 7 Drugs for 7 decades
World-Renowned Addictions Expert Don Lavender Leads Seminar on Addiction at The Renewal Centre, Reading
Camino Recovery an Addiction Treatment centre base in Spain are offering GPs and Counsellors the opportunity to meet with Addictions Therapist Don Lavender BA M.Div for an education in Addiction at The Renewal Centre, Swallowfield. This seminar will run on Monday 11th February between 3-5pm. Don … Read more about World-Renowned Addictions Expert Don Lavender Leads Seminar on Addiction at The Renewal Centre, Reading
Teen addiction
Figures obtained by 7News indicate that the number of teenagers addicted to drugs and alcohol has risen dramatically. Over the last three years, the number of those addicted have jumped by up to 300 percent. The most common addictions are alcohol, amphetamines and marijuana. If you have a … Read more about Teen addiction
Addiction Intervention
Addiction affects the whole family...stop enabling and do something about it today Intervention Alcoholism, drug addictions, gambling addiction, sex addiction and eating disorders are progressive and chronic diseases that, if left untreated, will result in the premature death of someone you … Read more about Addiction Intervention
ADD / ADHD and Addiction: A common Link and the Solution
It is common for people with ADHD to turn to addictive substances and behaviours such as alcohol, marijuana, heroin, prescription tranquillizers, pain medication, nicotine, caffeine, sugar, cocaine and street amphetamines gambling and sex in attempts to soothe their restless brains and bodies. Using … Read more about ADD / ADHD and Addiction: A common Link and the Solution