Salvation Army may try to change perceptions about homelessness, but the link between addiction and social-break-down is something to be tackled.
Addiction Resources
Prescription Drugs Addiction
There are more Britons addicted to prescription medicine than to illicit drugs. Find out more about prescription drugs addiction in UK and USA.
Long Term Rehab Gets The Brain Back on Track
Addiction changes the way the brain carries out its regular functions. Find out how more time spent in residential rehab results in a higher chance of recovery.
Vulnerability in Treating Addiction
Vulnerability follows the alcoholic or chemically dependent patient at every step in the addiction treatment process. Read more on how vulnerability helps recovery.
Can Gamblers Ever Win
For a compulsive gambler, thinking he’s a winner is like an alcoholic thinking he can control his drinking. Unrealistic thinking is common with addiction.
Drug Use & Addiction in UK Prisons
Drug consumption in UK prisons is a well-publicised fact with soaring drug use amongst inmates, the creation of new drugs and ingenious ways of distributing them.
The Definition of Addiction by Dr Margaret McCann
Addiction specialist Dr Margaret McCann explains her definition of addiction. Addiction is a complex, chronic, biopsychosocial illness.
Status Quo Singer Francis Rossi & Cross-Addiction
Status Quo Singer, Francis Rossi, describes cross-addiction & his cocaine addiction. Cross-addiction happens when one form of addiction leads to another.
Addiction, Enabler and Enabling
Where there is addiction to alcohol, drugs or gambling, there is usually enabling by those close to the addicted person. What does enabling mean?
New Legislation Addresses Burnout
Belgium is the first EU Member State to implement legislation to counteract psycho-social risks determined by work-related stress, like burnout.
Saying Goodbye to Addiction
Anonymous letter by former patient in addiction recovery presents alcohol as a seductive, faithless partner & shows how alcoholics struggle to get free of it.
Alcohol Awareness Week
Read our overview of the media coverage during Alcohol Awareness Week UK. Bringing alcoholism and drug addiction issues into the public’s awareness is beneficial.