What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘wellness’? You may think about healthy eating and exercise, speaking out about internal struggles, or journalling
My daughter recently asked me to watch a film about addiction with her. This film is called Beautiful Boy (2018) and is based on a
Addiction kills Last week, the death of Paul Danan, aged 46, was announced and his funeral was this week. It is yet to be confirmed
What is cosmetic surgery? Cosmetic surgery, also known as aesthetic surgery, is where a person chooses to have an operation or an invasive medical procedure
More people are dying from addiction than ever before Whether or not you were a One Direction or Liam Payne fan, his death last week
Remember how bad it was and take a day at a time We have been in the safe environment of a residential addictions treatment rehab
We do not want to admit we have a problem Without a shadow of a doubt, even taking in to account a degree of denial,
If you are an alcoholic or addict, you are more likely to become addicted to something else There are people who occasionally drink excessively –
The connection between addiction and co-dependency Codependent relationships are extremely common among people with addiction problems or people with an alcohol or drug dependency. So,
Recent growth in addiction The world is a rapidly changing place and there are many opportunities for people to become addicted to something: illegal drugs
Does addiction cause mental health issues or do mental health issues lead to addiction? There are two issues here: does a person with an existing
Addiction can become a cycle of daily destructive behaviour. The disfunction that evolves entails the presence of the 4 “C’s” of addiction: Compulsion, Craving, Consequences
Addiction is not caused solely by life experiences For any behaviour that is addictive and destructive we need to realise that the problem is not
Being an alcoholic or addict An alcoholic or addict is focused on their drug of choice to the exclusion of all else – they have
Why does an addict not want help? Anyone with an addiction will find that their life is being affected by their addictive behaviour and thinking.
What is addiction? Addiction is defined as a chronic and relapsing disorder characterised by compulsive engagement in rewarding action despite adverse and harmful consequences and
Porn addiction is progressive and creeps up on you To many, simply viewing porn is not seen as leading to a porn addiction or addictive
Realising we have an addiction Without doubt, there is that time when we know we have a problem. This could be from our own self
Typically a drinker will either deny they have had a drink when you are absolutely certain that they have – or they will tell you they have just had one or two when it is obvious they have had much more than that.
Why do people get addicted? There may be a number of reasons for this. Some people have a personality trait for which alcohol or drugs seem to provide a solution.
What are the best ways of supporting your child whose drinking or using is out of control? First, it may be the case that you think they have a problem but they do not think this.
