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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Responsibility for one’s actions, thoughts, and feelings is a nightmare for addicts. I was an addict. I spent 10 years in a cocaine and alcohol-fueled downward spiral which consumed who I was and spat out an alien creature I did not know, could not understand. In rehab I was told it was my “disease” which [...]
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.
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” – Anais Nin Today is the day. Tuesday, October 11, 2011. I want to remember this day forever. The day I decided to stop drinking. The sunrise was beautiful this morning. Possibly [...]
As an organisation, the British Association of Anger Management has counselled many people when anger has been affecting their lives. When working with individuals who have had addiction in their lives, we have found that, after the initial rehabilitation process, feelings and emotions come to the surface. If left unaddressed they have the potential to [...]
Most people have heard the words “monkey on my back” used as a term for defining addiction. Personally, I find the word “addiction” too soft a word to describe the monster every addict or alcoholic battles in daily life. It’s too clinical, too sterile, and just doesn’t pack the same punch as the monkey analogy. [...]
As a recovering alcoholic, married to a recovering alcoholic, also the daughter of alcoholics I don’t believe that alcoholism/addiction can be cured alone. We all need help especially with issues relating to denial. Growing up surrounded by alcoholics and drug addicts meant that my teenage years were plagued with unmanageability and chaos. The abnormal became [...]
What plans do the Home Office and other important Departments of State like Health and Work and Pensions have to ensure the active involvement of the Private Sector in the implementation of its policy? The reasons for our questions stem from the fact that there is little if any, involvement of private sector organisations in [...]
