Computer addiction symptoms are similar to other established behaviour addictions. If you’re concerned try going 48 hours without it. Then discuss your experience with an experienced addiction counsellor. To learn more, visit www.addictionsuk.com.
Addictive behaviour is developed over years sometimes decades. Changing habits and ways of thinking doesn’t happen overnight. Addiction recovery is a long-term process but the benefits begin almost immediately. Visit www.addictionsuk.com to get started.
An understanding and supportive family can increase the likelihood of an addict’s recovery. If you’re caring for a family member who suffers from addiction we can help you guide them into treatment. For a confidential discussion contact us at www.addictionsuk.com.
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In this short but thought-provoking video Mark Abrami, an addictions therapist at Castle Craig rehab, describes the contrast between addiction and recovery. Abrami describes addiction as “about isolation, about loneliness, about a sense of ignorance and arrogance.” Abrami contemplates how “addiction creates unemployment and an inability to be responsible” but, once in recovery, a person [...]
Transitioning back to work after addiction treatment is a challenging and daunting process. You may feel like a completely different person. You may wonder how your co-workers will respond to you. You may feel isolated and alone. However, returning to work is one of the most important steps you can take in your recovery. A [...]
Addictions UK exists to offer a Specialist Home-based Addictions Recovery Programme. Our programmes are abstinence-based but, as they do not require residential rehabilitation, allow clients to continue their usual activities while finding the route to normal living. Visit www.AddictionsUK.com for more information. — Hello, my name is Simon Stephens, I’m Director of Casework for Addictions [...]
Addiction Focus welcomes the launch of the Concordat Graduates website. The site, which like the Addiction Focus website, has all the facilities of wordpress, can be located at www.concordatgraduates.org The Concordat Graduates are a group of people in recovery that have benefitted from various rehab projects both here in the UK and abroad. Graduates of [...]
I was doing my usual thing on the world’s most famous social website the other day – just cruising along, checking out addiction recovery groups and reading peoples’ comments on the topic, when something disturbing caught my eye. So disturbing, it stopped me in my tracks and forced me to think about the true meaning [...]
