Avoiding Gambling Triggers During the Holidays

For many people, Christmas is a time filled with joy, fun and celebrations. Families across the world come together to catch up, enjoy food and exchange gifts, but for those recovering from a gambling addiction, it’s a time full of temptations that threaten their recovery, and increase the likelihood of a relapse. With the increased […]

The Difference Between Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol Dependance

With so many different terms describing problems to do with the consumption of alcohol, it can be difficult to know the difference or what each term means. In this article, we will be discussing the difference between alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence and other commonly used terms as well as how to get help if you […]

Is the Internet Contributing to the UK’s Gambling Addiction Problem?

Although an online gambling addiction is extremely similar to a regular gambling addiction, the two can differ. In this article, we will be taking a look at whether the internet is contributing to gambling addictions in the UK. We can support you with gambling addiction rehab. It used to be the case that in order […]

Fighting Relapse at Christmas

Christmas is a time filled with joy, fun and celebrations. Families across the world come together to catch up, enjoy food and exchange gifts (although Christmas may look slightly different this year). Parties go on into the early hours of the morning, often involving alcohol, and it’s common for gifts of wine and beer to […]

Gambling Addictions and Relationships

Although a gambling addiction can have a severe impact on the individual involved, it can also take a severe toll on those around them.  It is estimated that for every person who has what is classed as a ‘gambling problem’, another seven people are negatively affected as a result. 3.6 million people reported that they […]

The Harsh Reality of Cocaine Addiction

Cocaine is often glamourised by celebrities and Hollywood films such as The Wolf of Wall Street, so it is easy to understand why so many people are tempted to try it, and eventually become addicted. When individuals first start using cocaine, it is typically considered to be a series of ‘one-offs’ that are reserved for […]

Has Hollywood Glamourised Drug Taking?

Drug taking is a topic which seems to be featured in many Hollywood films. On and offscreen, drugs have always seemed to be a large part of the showbiz world, a world that many ordinary people aspire to be part of. In this article, we will be taking a look at how drug abuse is […]

Drugs in Sport: Why Do Sports Stars Risk Taking Drugs?

When picturing individuals who are struggling with drug abuse, a world famous athlete probably isn’t who first comes to mind. However, the reality is that there are numerous current and former sports stars struggling with drug abuse for many different reasons. They appear to have everything: the fame, the money and be in peak physical […]

The Real Cost of Smoking

There’s no doubt that smoking is an expensive habit. In the March 2020 Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a pack of 20 cigarettes would rise by 27p, making the cheapest pack £9.10 and the most expensive pack £12.73. Hand-rolled 30g packs of tobacco have also risen by 67p, meaning the cheapest pack will cost £12.47 […]

Just How Serious is the UK’s Cocaine Addiction?

Cocaine is most commonly associated with partying, groups of lads, and a certain type of person. However, research has found that Class A drug abuse is on the rise and cocaine is being used everywhere, by many different types of people. Cocaine – The ‘Social’ Drug When individuals first begin to use cocaine, it is […]