Greater Manchester Alcohol Death Rate a Huge Cause for Concern
Figures from Public Health England (PHE) have revealed that nine of Greater Manchester’s ten boroughs have a higher rate of alcohol related deaths than the national average, as well as higher than the average rates in key alcohol and drug related indicators, including hospital admissions in adults and under 18s, alcohol related deaths, and deaths […]
How to Help a Family Member Suffering from Addiction
Speaking to your family member 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, especially if you aren’t entirely sure that they are suffering from an addiction. Below is some advice on how to […]
How Addiction Affects Your Mental Health
How are Addiction and Mental Health Connected? If you have an addiction, as well as a mental health problem such as depression or anxiety, this is called a co-occurring disorder. Fighting an addiction is no easy battle and it can be especially hard when mental health issues are also involved. Co-occurring disorders, including both an […]
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. […]
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS): Symptoms and timeline
People who have been living with addiction may notice that some symptoms stick around longer than others, even when they feel as though they have recovered. In this blog, we explore the symptoms and timelines associated with post-acute withdrawal syndrome, PAWS. What is post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS)? PAWS refers to persistent psychological and neurological symptoms […]
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Rehab In Wigan
REHABILITATION PROGRAMME Drug Rehab In Wigan Are you a user, gambler or alcoholic and want to change your life by recovering from addiction? The Acquiesce rehab has a team of dedicated health professionals that offer rehab treatment in the Wigan area. We know that there is a problem with drugs and alcohol in Wigan and […]