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 […]
Your Rehab Questions – Answered
If you have made the decision to find an addiction treatment centre, you are making one of the most important and courageous decisions of your life. It can be difficult to admit you have lost control of your life due to your addiction but support is available. Below are a list of the most common […]
Understanding Addiction
You may be curious as to what causes addiction and why it renders you with an inability to control the problem. This is a question that is often asked by people battling an addiction or by family members of those who are struggling with one. Addiction is an incredibly complex disease that deserves long-term extensive […]
How addiction affects the family
Addiction is a challenging disease that can impact every area of a person’s life from the spiritual, to the moral, mental, emotional, and physical. Fighting a substance use disorder or any other type of addiction is regarded by many as a personal experience. However, because addiction has a destructive influence on the user, it does […]
What Is A Functioning Alcoholic?
What most people see when they imagine the stereotypical alcoholic is someone who is unable to maintain a job or relationship because of their drinking, or a dysfunctional, scruffy person. However, this is not always the case. It is possible to be an alcoholic while maintaining a life that fits into societies expectations of success. […]
What Does Alcohol Rehab Involve?
Alcohol addiction is a chronic illness that requires ongoing treatment. Addiction to alcohol can manifest in any individual who feels a strong and uncontrollable desire to consume the substance. This desire can result in an incredibly destructive illness. The most effective way to recover from alcohol addiction is rehabilitation. Rehabilitation, commonly known by the shortened […]
The Benefits of Private Funded Rehab
Rehabilitation centres are set up across the UK to help people recover from addictive behaviour. These behaviours can be related to drugs, alcohol, and gambling addictions and more besides. There is a focus not only on residential care and detox, but also with helping patients to learn, understand and control their behaviours. Two Types of […]
Mixing Alcohol and Drugs
Illegal drugs are always unpredictable, and can often result in a myriad of health issues. Combining illegal drugs and alcohol can result in a potentially disastrous and lethal cocktail. The effects of mixing alcohol and drugs can range from anything simple, such as nausea, to deadly health issues like heart failure. The best advice when […]
All You Need To Know About Binge Drinking
Binge drinking refers to a dangerous pattern of excessive alcohol consumption. It’s the practice of overindulging in excessive alcohol consumption or bouts of heavy drinking within a single session or continuously over several days or weeks. The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAA) defines binge drinking as the practice of alcohol consumption that […]