Simon Stephens from Addictions UK speaks on the subject of addiction and shoplifting, on BBC Three Counties. Can shoplifting be an addiction, like drugs and alcohol? Can someone have a pathological dependency towards shoplifting?
For more information on addiction, go to http://www.addictionsuk.com
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 in recovery is motivated to start looking into educational, personal development and working opportunities.
A long term alcoholic or drug addict usually costs the family, the community and the state a lot of money. Abrami explains that “part of recovery is of course a sense of giving back to the community, giving back to yourself, giving back to your family.”
Mark Abrami is from Glasgow and he works as an addictions therapist at Castle Craig, one of the UK’s best alcohol & drug addiction rehab centres, located near Edinburgh, Scotland.
Castle Craig was founded in 1988 and is one of the UK’s most established and respected addiction centres. Set in 50 acres of private parkland, the dedicated team of psychiatrists, doctors, nurses and therapists have helped thousands of people from all over the UK and the world recover from addictions.
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 job will focus your energy and attention on productive uses, lessening your risk of relapse. Work will also introduce you to more people, who may become instrumental in providing you with the support and friendship you need.
Follow these tips as you transition back to the workplace to ensure the greatest level of success.
Here is the latest video from Addictions UK.
To see more videos, or to subscribe to Addictions UK on YouTube, click here – www.youtube.com/addictionsuk
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Diabetics need insulin, epileptics need seizure medicine, addicts need rehab and relapse prevention.
Addiction is a chronic illness, don’t deny yourself the proper treatment.
Visit www.addictionsuk.com to learn more.
Here is the latest video from Addictions UK.
To see more videos, or to subscribe to Addictions UK on YouTube, click here – www.youtube.com/addictionsuk
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To find recovery from addiction, is to find freedom.
Once you quit, you’ll find the desire, and the motivation, and the belief, to accomplish more, than you ever dreamed possible.
Visit http://www.addictionsuk.com to get started.
Here is the latest video from Addictions UK.
To see more videos, or to subscribe to Addictions UK on YouTube, click here – www.youtube.com/addictionsuk
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No matter how different you feel, no matter how ashamed you may be, your experiences are familiar to all recovering addicts.
You’re NOT alone.
To talk to someone who understands, visit http://www.addictionsuk.com.
Addictions UK is proud to have a higher success rate than many other addiction treatment programmes.
Visit www.AddictionsUK.com for more information.
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Hello, my name is Simon Stephens, I’m Director of Casework for Addictions UK.
We’re often asked, What’s our success rate? We like to reply that over 70% of our clients can and do get well. That’s not to write off the other 30%, perhaps they may take longer in their recovery.
The way that you can ensure that you fall into the recovery group is to bring your hope and enthusiasm to the programme.
One of the reasons that our recovery rate is so much higher than many other programmes you may have encountered, is we work hard to match our client’s needs with the recovery programme offered.
If you use Addictions UK, we’ll work exceptionally hard at finding a programme that matches your needs.
We work on a one-to-one basis – whatever we work with, however we work with you, we especially work towards your recovery.
Here is the latest video from Addictions UK.
To see more videos, or to subscribe to Addictions UK on YouTube, click here – www.youtube.com/addictionsuk
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Will it always be like this?
Will I forever be a prisoner?
Does it have to be this way?
The world is full of recovered addicts, who’ve proved the answer is “no”.
To talk to one of them, visit http://www.addictionsuk.com.
Addictions UK offer treatment for a wide range of addictions, including drugs, alcohol, as well as less common addictions such as pornography, shoplifting and gambling.
Visit www.AddictionsUK.com for more information.
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Hello, my name is Simon Stephens, I’m Director of Casework for Addictions UK.
The first question many of our clients ask, is What kind of addiction can you treat?
We can offer treatment to a whole range of addictive illnesses, indeed, perhaps the only illness that we don’t consider appropriate to home-based treatment, are those addictions around food.
We offer help with process addictions, such as gambling, pornography, and sex. We offer help with more traditional addictions, such as drugs and alcohol.
Some of the less common addictions we help treat include excessive shopping or shoplifting. There are however, a huge range of addictive illnesses that people may suffer from.
Our one-to-one programme can help you overcome your problem in the security of your own home.
Here is the latest video from Addictions UK.
To see more videos, or to subscribe to Addictions UK on YouTube, click here – www.youtube.com/addictionsuk
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The best person to help an addict, is a former addict who found the way out.
Addictions UK counsellors are recovering addicts, with excellent clean time.
They can help you, because they’ve been where you are now.
Visit http://www.addictionsuk.com to learn more.
