Is spending long hours on one activity always an addiction? Many children spend long hours playing computer games. Six to ten hours per day is not uncommon.
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England Tops the List of UK’s Regular Drinkers
Where You Live May Affect Your Drinking Habits – England Tops the List of UK’s Regular Drinkers Packed with a plethora of information about mainland U.K….
“You’re All Caught Up!” – Instagram hopes to beat addiction
Instagram aims to address the growing and infectious modern-day addiction to technology, smart phones and social media…
Demi Lovato on Addiction and Recovery
Recognising that teens face the same issues she does and wanting to be a role model for her fans, Demi Lovato decided that honesty is the best policy.
What is Rehab Like? – A Patient’s Perspective
If you’re trying to decide whether an inpatient rehab clinic is the right choice for you then read on – This is a patient’s perspective of Castle Craig…
Cross Addiction – A UK Addiction Treatment Centre
A significant proportion will relapse back in the vicious cycle of addiction. How? One of the major reasons for relapse may be cross addiction.
Cryptocurrency Trading: Castle Craig – A UK Addiction Treatment Centre
Today, anyone can place bets on horse races, sports, or the stock market from the comfort of their home or smart phone. Cryptocurrency Trading…
Legalisation of Cannabis – Decriminalise but Don’t Legalise?
On Friday July 6th, a private members bill introduced by Paul Flynn, MP for Newport West – the Legalisation of Cannabis (Medicinal Purposes). Read more…
Fortnite and Gaming Addiction
A dystopian world and a world-wide broadcasted death match. One hundred players stranded on an island; only one will survive. This is not the plot of the latest Hunger Games movie – this is Fortnite. Capturing the minds of children across the world.
How to Have Fun Sober
You have to go to meetings and therapy and work the steps. You have to make healthy lifestyle changes like eating better and exercising. On top of all that, you probably have the same work and family obligations you’ve always had. It’s important to include some time to relax every day, and it’s important to have fun.
4 Unexpected Benefits of Sobriety
People usually get sober for big reasons. They may realise they’re hurting their family, their career has stalled because of addiction, they get into legal trouble, or they’re just completely miserable and they know addiction has a lot to do with it. As they say in AA, when you’re in a hole, stop digging.
How to Become More Optimistic
Although most people don’t feel very optimistic starting recovery, developing a more optimistic attitude greatly improves your chances of long-term success. Optimism reduces stress, improves health, fosters perseverance, and most importantly, makes people believe they can stay sober if they try