Those people who have very little experience of alcoholism, gambling or drug addiction will often have a stereotypical view of a park bench drunk with
This saying It’s the little things has a host of meanings. Those of us in active addiction can drink or use on little things –
Many alcoholics, drug addicts and compulsive gamblers are very strong, independent self-willed people who pride themselves on their achievements in life and their control over
Along with several million other people last night, I watched Downton Abbey (I also watched the Ryder Cup – the wonders of Sky Plus meaning
Those of us who are alcoholics and addicts know a fair bit about promises. So do our families though sadly they are probably more used
Addiction is expensive We all pay a very high price to get into addiction recovery. Addiction is an expensive illness and I have heard many
We are all of us products of our upbringing and our experience. We pre-judge others. One of the greatest benefits I have derived from my
When I was a child, I was brought up in a good working class family. We were well respected as a family and there was
First of all, I am of the firm belief that there is a family link which is likely to be genetic. Although the precise gene
Lots of active alcoholics, people using drugs or gamblers cannot understand why everyone is so bothered about what they are up to. After all, who
In order to accept help and give up an addiction such as drinking or drugs, we have to reach the time when we have had
I was recently at my daughter’s final assembly at primary school and the well know tale ‘Footsteps’ was told to them. Most of you will
This is a question that affects hundreds and thousands of people every day. It is usually the families of the addict who get desperate first
The simple answer to this is yes. Most people who become dependent on either alcohol, drugs or prescription medication. Or who develop other addictions such
With an internet connection now being offered to us at every opportunity throughout our daily life, be it on the train, in hotels and restaurants
It is very often that parents who have children with addiction will believe that the addiction has taken over their children’s life to the point
When we are drinking alcoholics or using drugs, we have many common problems in our lives. Not all of these apply to every alcoholic or
Many of the people attending the Haynes Clinic come because they are addicted to one particular substance. Be it alcohol, one of the fairly prevalent
Many of the people who come into treatment tell me they have depression or some form of personality disorder. While I do not disbelieve them,
Pain is the root of knowledge. So says the reading in ‘Each Day A New Beginning’. I firmly believe that it is through painful experiences
