Addiction Focus

Alcohol – 3rd Leading Cause of Death

Admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 09:53:00 +0000

A recent article in the “Addiction Today” magazine highlights alcohol as one of the leading risk factors in death among men aged 15-59. It goes on to discuss the role of organisations such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in helping to treat people suffering from an alcohol problem. Addiction Today – Empirical Awakening Although AA is [...]

Alcoholic Neuropathy – Can You Help?

Admin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:55:09 +0000

Can you help another person with Alcoholic Neuropathy? We are looking for a person in the UK who is in recovery from alcohol addiction, has experience of Alcoholic Neuropathy and is willing to share their Strength, Hope and Experience with a friend of Addictions UK. If you can help please e-mail us at info@addictionsuk.com with [...]

County Durham Addictions Training Courses

Admin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:50:02 +0000

Addictions North East will be launching a series of training courses funded through County Durham Foundation (link) Skills Council (Link) and the European Social Fund (link) within County Durham. This project – known as the “Escape Club” will be commencing in May 2012. The courses – spread over 6 x 4 hour courses – run [...]

What Kind of Drink Problem Do I Have?

Admin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:07:35 +0000

I’ve started to seriously consider the possibility that I have a drink problem. But what does that mean exactly? And what kind of treatment should I look for? The few people I’ve had the courage to talk to all have very different opinions on the nature of my problem and what I should do about [...]

What Do You Think?

Admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:41:16 +0000

19th April: The Studio, The Dolphin Centre Darlington 26th April: The Theatre, Blackfriars Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne Critical Friends: two northeast events for people who use mental health services and their carers. Come and ask your questions, share your views, talk with people who are putting personalisation in place – and with each other. Whether [...]

Addictions UK – Home Based Addiction Treatment

Beth Rudkin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:00:39 +0000

Simon Stephens from Addictions UK explains who Addictions UK are and what they do. For more information on addiction, go to http://www.addictionsuk.com

Addiction: The Power of Denial

Beth Rudkin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:00:11 +0000

Denial is not just denying you have a problem. Denial is also believing you can find your own way to sobriety. It’s doing the same thing over and over and expecting the outcome to change. To find a treatment that works visit www.addictionsuk.com.

Addictions UK – Home Based Detox Service

Beth Rudkin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:00:25 +0000

Addictions UK offer a home based detox service. This video will explain what you can expect. For more information on addiction, go to http://www.addictionsuk.com

Seeking Shoplifting Addicts

Admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:10:18 +0000

TV Company seeks person with a shoplifting addiction: Can you help? Do you shoplift for no financial gain? Have you a problem resisting the temptation to shoplift? Might you have an addiction to shoplifting? Would you welcome three months free treatment with Addictions UK? Would you like the opportunity to explain your illness on a [...]

The Social Construction of Addiction

Admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:01:08 +0000

In todays’ ever increasingly stressful society, a major social problem is addiction. Its increase in many forms is, to my mind not a surprise. As a clinician who has worked for many years with people, from all walks of society, wanting help to improve their lives, and leave particular substances or behaviours behind, stress, and [...]