Alcohol Abuse and Domestic Violence at Christmas
The Christmas season ought to bring happiness and reunions, but unfortunately, it can often lead to escalated stress levels, an upsurge in alcohol consumption, and... Read more.
Residential Rehabs in England Cut by One Third
In the past 6 years, the number of residential drug and alcohol rehabs available in England has fallen by one third. The dramatic fall comes at a time when more... Read more.
1 in 4 Adults Given Addictive Prescription Drugs in England
The latest statistics published by Public Health England show that a staggering 1 in 4 adults in England were prescribed potentially addictive drugs in 2018. This... Read more.
How Many Drinks to Put You in the Mood?
How do you cope with stress, anxiety, low mood or social phobia? For many, alcohol proves to be a useful aid in relaxing and improving mood. However, alcohol can... Read more.
How To Help An Alcoholic
Do you know an alcoholic and want to know what you can do to help them? Perhaps you are concerned about a family member, loved one, friend or even a work colleague... Read more.
England Addiction Service Cuts as Alcohol Deaths Reach Record High
Further cuts to England’s addiction services as alcohol related deaths reach a record high are more than a worrying headline. It reflects growing pressure... Read more.
Priory Group Fined £300,000 Over Death of 14-Year-Old
In 2016, an inquest into the death of a 14-year-old mental health patient who tragically took her own life at Ticehurst House psychiatric hospital found that The... Read more.
Stages of Relapse: Alcohol Relapse, 5 Stages, Warning Signs and Prevention
The stages of relapse are emotional relapse, mental relapse and physical relapse. In alcohol addiction, this is usually a gradual process rather than a single event,... Read more.
What is Chemsex? Booming Amongst London’s Gay Scene
A report commissioned by the London Boroughs of Lambeth, Southwark & Lewisham, studying drug use in sexual settings amongst gay and bisexual men in London found... Read more.
Addiction Trends in London: 1900s to Today Explained
Addiction trends in London were at their lowest ever recorded point at the beginning of the 20th Century. Since then, substance misuse, alcohol abuse and drug-related... Read more.