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addiction and the brain

Addiction and the Brain Game

Addiction, in its many forms, casts a long shadow on countless lives. We often ask ourselves: Why? Why do we continue down a path that’s demonstrably harmful, even when reason begs us to stop? The answer, as it turns out, lies not in the realm of weak morals or lack

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Self-Love: The Secret Ingredient in Your Recovery Journey

Check Out Our Recovery Group For those bravely navigating the path of recovery, the road can be challenging and filled with unexpected turns. But amidst the hurdles, there’s one powerful tool that can empower you throughout your journey: self-love. It’s not about vanity or selfishness; it’s about cultivating a deep

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Codependency; its meaning and symptoms

In the Oxford English Dictionary, Codependency is defined in the dictionary as; excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, typically one who requires support on account of an illness or addiction. This definition seems pretty clear, but relationships often don’t come with clearly defined boundaries or roles, and working

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First 30 days sober

Your first 30 days sober

When taking on any journey, the first steps are often the hardest.  And when you are trying to fight an addiction to alcohol or drugs, the first 30 days of sobriety are usually the most challenging. You have made a commitment to change, but it is hard.  The first month

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Recovery Celebration

Celebrate being sober at Christmas

A wonderful time for celebrations, Christmas and New Year are often the hardest times of the year to stay sober.  With so much focus on socialising and making merry, the festive period can also be the riskiest time of the year for those that have struggled in the past with

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Black Friday A Red Flag To Shopping Addicts

As UK internet shopping tops more than £120 billion, accounting for around 30% of total sales, more and more retailers are expanding their Direct to Consumer (D2C) strategies. Platforms like Amazon, Etsy and TikTok Shop have all seen a massive increase in sales over the past few years.  Fuelled by

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addiction awareness

Addiction Awareness Week 2023

28th October to 4th November is Addiction Awareness week.  Now in its third year, this campaign, created by Taking Action on Addiction aims to improve people’s understanding of addiction and end the stigma that surrounds it. The theme of this year’s campaign is entitled, ‘Everybody Knows Somebody’, highlighting the prevalence

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Private Detox Vs NHS Detox

Addiction, whether it is drug addiction; alcohol addiction; gambling addiction; or some form of behavioural addiction, is incredibly difficult to overcome.  Whatever form it takes, it is recognised as a serious condition; the NHS describes addiction as “not having control over doing, taking, or using something to the point where

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Prescription Drug Addiction In The Media

Prescription medication addiction is a growing concern worldwide and many doctors and medical professionals have warned that it has become as big of a problem as the use of illegal drugs here in the UK. The issue of addiction to prescription drugs was even recognised as a big enough problem

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