It’s likely that if you love someone who has an addiction you may have heard the term “codependency“. It’s a type of relationship dynamic that can occur between two individuals that, while they love each other, aren’t healthy and can lead to many problems. Research shows codependency is not often identified when people seek help. […]
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Understanding a bit about porn use and its effects is important. Through learning, you’re better able to self-reflect on how your own practices affect you and others, where it can end up, and what you can do about it. Around half of UK adults watch porn.[1] It’s reported that around 5–8% of the world’s adult population […]
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For those based in the UK and looking for treatment for drug and/or alcohol addiction, there are two main options available: inpatient (residential) and outpatient treatment. Both inpatient and outpatient treatment have a high success rate for treating addiction. Although both are similar and offer, relatively, the same drug and alcohol services, they differ in […]
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In the UK, drinking alcohol is considered a national pass time. From weekend revellers to social events, alcohol is often a popular beverage. According to the latest statistics, it is estimated that 29.2 million people in the UK drink alcohol each week. In England, it was recorded that 82% of adults drink alcohol each year […]
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The World Health Organisation estimates that alcohol abuse accounts for over 3 million deaths a year across the world, lowers health standards and causes a rise in disabilities and illnesses in all of the areas where it is highly consumed. (15) Alcohol is also the leading risk factor for premature deaths in the 15 to […]
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Getting the work-life balance right is essential to improve your overall well-being and quality of life. Taking a break from work can help with this. 90,000 people are reported as taking a career break every year in the UK.[1] If you’re contemplating a break it might feel a little unsettling, or maybe you’re wondering how to go […]
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It’s no wonder with the chaotic lives people live juggling work, family responsibilities, and social activities that mental health is affected. This is even more apparent with the cost of living crisis where people are feeling real financial strain, which, of course, impacts everything. According to one survey, 74% of people in the UK are […]
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If you’re familiar with the world of addiction treatment, you might have encountered the term “Sober Living Houses” [1] under one of its many synonyms: Transitional Living, Halfway Houses, or Sober Living Facilities. All of these refer to the same concept: a supportive environment for people who have already completed addiction treatment. These are places […]
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In the UK, cocaine remains a very popular substance – both for regular users and weekend revellers. According to the latest data, in 2021, powder cocaine accounted for 19,209 treatment entrants. For more information on cocaine statistics in the UK, see more here. However, according to a survey, people that used cocaine reported that they […]
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