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Social Enterprise in the Health Sector
By on December 14th, 2010

Social Enterprise in the Health Sector

Hospitals and other Health Providers should be encouraged to use Social Enterprise Management and Strategic methods – it makes such good sense! Representatives from Addictions UK and Addictions India visited the Aravind Eye Hospital in Pondicherry (http://www.aravind.org/hospitals/pondicherry.asp) which forms part of the largest Social Enterprise in the World. This Hospital Group performs half the world’s [...]

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Home Treatment for Addiction – The Advantages of Home-Based Detox
By on November 29th, 2010

Home Treatment for Addiction – The Advantages of Home-Based Detox

I cannot express how important it is to find an agency that can do home detox for alcohol safely and that has treatment attached to it. For years I have had loads of medication – but never linked with treatment. Addictions UK provided me with a doctor and nursing care quickly and efficiently and sorted [...]

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Drug Addict Paid £200 to have Vasectomy: AddictionsUK Interview
By on October 22nd, 2010

Drug Addict Paid £200 to have Vasectomy: AddictionsUK Interview

US charity Project Prevention have paid a 38 year old British man to have a vasectomy, as part of a project to stop drug addicts from having children. Simon Stephens from AddictionsUK speaks to BBC Tees on the controversy this has caused.

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Spiritual / Recovery Journeys to India
By on September 21st, 2010

Spiritual / Recovery Journeys to India

As an “Anonymous” Member of Alcoholics Anonymous – and Narcotics Anonymous too – I am planning to join a group of other Recovering Addicts and Alcoholics on a “Learning Journey” to Southern India organised by Addictions India – a Social Enterprise based in Chennai (Tamil Nadu). I am really looking forward to joining other members [...]

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Addiction Among the Older Generation
By on September 20th, 2010

Addiction Among the Older Generation

Radio Interview with Simon Stephens from Addictions UK on BBC Newcastle. Simon discusses why people in their 60s may have a higher risk of drug addiction, and what they can do to get addiction treatment. http://www.addictionsuk.com

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Addiction and the Elderly
By on September 14th, 2010

Addiction and the Elderly

Rising numbers of the over 50s contact Addictions UK for help with a variety of problems with alcohol dependency, and drug addiction. It is a common myth that elderly people grow out of drug addiction – many treatment centre clients have been using drugs (and alcohol) since their early teens. Elderly clients often confess that [...]

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Testimonials for Addictions UK
By on July 29th, 2010

Testimonials for Addictions UK

Testimonial #1 Since my mum started using AUK she has stopped drinking and it has made a massive difference to her, now she is less tired all the time and she has been much less irritable. I think Addictions UK is great because now I have my mum back. ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Testimonial #2 The first time [...]

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Am I an Addict?
By on May 10th, 2010

Am I an Addict?

Here is the latest video from Addictions UK. Question 1… Do you believe that you have an addiction? Question 2… Has your life become unmanageable? If you answered “yes” to both questions… Visit www.addictionsuk.com to learn more.

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Professional Lawyer: Appreciation for Addictions UK
By on April 29th, 2010

Professional Lawyer: Appreciation for Addictions UK

I am someone who, after years of active alcoholism, can now see myself recovering, and, after a struggle, enjoying the process. Having first found that I can survive without alcohol, I am now starting to engage with life – work, social, and the world in general – without suffering the debilitating stresses for which I [...]

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Young Father: Appreciation for Addictions UK
By on April 22nd, 2010

Young Father: Appreciation for Addictions UK

I began a twelve step programme with Addictions UK. I have daily sessions with my worker and have a 24 hour helpline I can use when I need. I have spent many years using drugs and alcohol and had come to the point of losing everything. My life was in a mess and all the [...]

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