The Different Stages of Alcoholism: When to Seek Help
How Does Alcohol Addiction Start? The starting point for alcohol addiction or ‘Alcoholism’ can differ for each individual and there is no set path. It often begins in one’s younger years (late teens) as casual or social drinking. Alternatively, it may begin in later life when they drink to relieve stress and wind down after […]
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 […]
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 […]
How 2 Bolton Based Businesses are Tackling Addiction in the Aftermath of Lockdown
This week, our senior practitioner, Tina, met with fellow Bolton based business, WHYSUP, to discuss how we are tackling addiction following the coronavirus lockdown. WHYSUP was founded by Mark and Liam. They work to deliver presentations, workshops and keynotes to schools and businesses across the UK to educate and raise awareness of mental health and […]
Are There Different Levels of Drug Addiction?
From occasionally taking drugs to becoming addicted to them, there are many stages and factors which determine how addicted a person will become or if they will at all. These can include mental health problems, past trauma, peer pressure and a range of other external factors. Nobody wakes up one morning and decides to become […]
How To Help a Friend with an Addiction
Speaking to your friend about their addiction can seem awkward and intimidating, especially if you are unsure of how they may respond. This can make it hard to know what to do or say, particularly if you aren’t entirely sure if they really are suffering from an addiction. Below is some advice on how to […]
The Psychology Behind Addiction
One of the first steps to understanding your addiction is understanding the psychology behind it. Unfortunately, the psychology behind addiction is complex and is often argued by psychologists and addiction experts. What we do know is that addiction has both physical and psychological aspects that must be targeted as part of the steps to recovery. […]
The Dangers of Going Cold Turkey
What is ‘Cold Turkey’? Cold turkey is a method of quitting addictive substances or behaviour by stopping taking or doing it immediately, as opposed to gradually coming off or away from it. Some people believe going cold turkey makes quitting easier as removing the substance from their lives in one swift action will stop the […]
10 Signs of Addiction
Addiction is an incredibly complex disease that deserves long-term extensive treatment. It affects individuals physically, psychologically and behaviourally by exerting a long and powerful influence over the sufferer. It can also manifest itself in very distinctive ways: Spotting the signs early can help you or a loved one receive the appropriate treatment before the disease […]
Things to consider when choosing a rehab
If you have made the decision to find an addiction treatment centre for yourself or a loved one, it is important to arm yourself with the right questions to ask. Entering addiction treatment can mean the difference between recovery and a life in continued addiction. With the guidance of a few simple questions Acquiesce hope […]