The term High Functioning Alcoholic has changed to Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).
Read MoreWomen and gambling addictions
The number of women seeking help for problem gambling has doubled in the last five years
Read MoreFishing as Therapy
I had a friend who ran a fishing project at a local venue, Selwyn Pond, formerly the estate pond of the Lord of the Manor, now in the middle of a deprived council estate. Kids with a whole variety of challenges learned to listen, to be calm, to focus and concentrate on one thing, to […]
Read MoreGrandma £10,000 in debt after two year ‘secret’ gambling addiction
Grandma £10,000 in debt after two year ‘secret’ gambling addiction
Read MoreCocaine Confessions – A Sky News Report
Sky News was granted rare access to Cocaine Anonymous, a support group where people meet to overcome their dependence on the class A drug.
Read MoreHeroin has many Street Names
List of street names used for Heroin. Gladstones Private Rehab Clinic based in London, Bristol and the Cotswolds.
Read MoreDoes Food addiction Exist?
Does Food addiction Exist? – A Radio 4 BBC programme asks if Food addiction really exists.
Read MoreAlcoholism in the time of coronavirus
A BBC article about three people and their stories of dealing with alcoholism during the pandemic.
Read MoreAm I drinking too much?
Am I drinking too much? Drinkaware is an UK organisation which aim to change the UK’s drinking habits for the better.
Read MoreThe Secret Boozer – A Functioning Alcoholic
SECRET BOOZER – The 9 things functioning alcoholics say when they’re hiding a secret addiction.
Read MoreGambling addiction could be nine times higher than industry claims
The Annual GB Treatment and Support Survey 2021 on behalf of GambleAware has suggested that gambling addiction rates may be nine times higher than the betting industry claims
Read MoreHow to talk about addiction – A Guide (updated)
How to talk about addiction Many people suffer from addictions to alcohol or drugs in the UK today. According to latest government figures, there were 275,896 adults in contact with drug and alcohol services between April 2020 and March 2021. But dealing with addiction is not only a challenge for the addict. Many families and friends are […]
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