Are you curious about the potential dangers of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy? Have you heard conflicting information about its effectiveness and safety? It’s important to separate fact from fiction when it comes to EMDR, as there are many myths and misconceptions surrounding this therapy. In this article, we will debunk these myths […]
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The Link Between Workaholism and Mental Health
Do you prioritise work above everything else in your life? Have you ever worked to soothe feelings of guilt or anxiety? Do you ever work so hard that you neglect basic self-care such as getting enough sleep or exercise? If that sounds like you, or someone you know, you’re not alone. It’s believed that around […]
Can Hospital Medications Lead to Relapse? How Big Is the Risk?
Hospitals are places where people go to get better, but they often dispense powerful medications and anyone at risk from addiction should take precautions to protect themselves from situations that could lead to relapse. Hospital staff are well aware of the dangers inherent in the drugs they use (which are powerful because they need to […]
Does Harm Reduction Promote Drug Use?
Harm reduction programmes in relation to drug use have been controversial since they first came to prominence in the 1980s. They tended to be a response to the rise in HIV infections and growing unease at the criminalisation of drug use. Governments had begun to realise that prosecuting drug users simply filled up the prisons […]
Coping with Addiction – 6 Dysfunctional Family Roles
Family dynamics are always important because children observe and learn behaviours there that they can keep for life. Families become dysfunctional for a number of reasons – bereavement, immoral behaviour and serious illness, especially addiction, are common causes. Understanding what happens within a family can be the key to making successful life changes later on. […]
How to stay, or get back on track, in recovery
Understanding the Role of Social and Community Networks in Addiction Recovery Addiction produces many negative consequences. It often worsens a person’s behaviour resulting in damaged relationships and diminished social connections. Feelings of isolation and loneliness result. Successful long-term recovery comes from establishing a strong social support network so that new healthy habits become embedded. A […]
Is a bottle of wine a night too much? Understanding your relationship with alcohol
Is a bottle of wine a day too much? The honest answer is ‘yes’. UK Chief Medical Officers advise that both men and women should not regularly drink more than 14 units of alcohol per week, spread over three or more days. They also say that women should have no more than one a day. […]
10 Key Coping Skills for Addiction Recovery
The road to addiction recovery is complex and requires time and effort. It will not happen all at once, and it’s crucial to have a plan for navigating the obstacles that will crop up along the way. Everyone’s journey to abstinence is unique, but some key coping skills can make the process easier during moments […]
Alcohol Tags: Doing More Harm Than Good?
Alcohol-related crimes are costly to society, both emotionally and economically. So it’s understandable why the government would seek to implement interventions aimed at reducing the burden of alcohol-related crimes. The latest idea? Alcohol tags for offenders found guilty of committing alcohol-related criminal behaviour. In this article, we take a look at the link between alcohol […]
How are Children Affected by Parental Drug Misuse?
Parental drug misuse is considered the chronic misuse of substances by a parent or carer in charge of a child. This could include people who are addicted or dependent on drugs, as well as those who use drugs regularly or excessively. In these circumstances, the parent or carer is no longer able to care for […]
Spirituality in addiction recovery – is it needed?
The spiritual component of the 12 Step programme was formulated at the start of AA by co-founder Bill W and colleagues and owes much to input from eminent psychiatrist Carl Jung. Many consider it crucial to the movement’s success in helping people recover. However, people today are more likely to question the existence of God […]
How To Flush Alcohol from Your System
On this page, we address a common myth linked with alcohol misuse and binge drinking – that drinking water can ‘flush’ alcohol from your system. If you are hoping to quickly reduce the alcohol content in your blood for a blood test you may be disappointed to learn that the most effective way to lower […]