Addiction

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…

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…

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…

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…

How holidays, festivals, and summer can be a trigger for addiction relapse and how it can be avoided. Summer vacations, the summer holidays when kids are off school, and festivals of all kinds can all be potential triggers for an…

Addiction affects millions of people around the world and as much as we would like to shield our children from problems like addiction, unfortunately, many children are affected by the addictions of parents or loved ones. Keeping all the information…

Vaping has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially among young people. In fact, a 2023 survey found that 20.5% of children and teens had tried vaping, an increase from 15.8% in 2022. The most frequently used vaping devices were…