Liquid Lunch

Navigating the Culture of Liquid Lunch During Recovery

It’s difficult to pinpoint the exact origins of the term “liquid lunch,” but it has informally come to signify a light-hearted, social lunch consisting mainly of alcoholic drinks. Historically, the practice has been associated with certain high-pressure professions like finance, sales, and legal services, where the use of alcohol as a business or social networking…

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Medication in a pharmacy

Which Medications Are Used for Withdrawal?

Over 75% of people who detox from substance use disorder experience post-acute withdrawal syndrome.) (PAWS). Withdrawal isn’t just a challenge; it can feel like a battle. The physical and emotional toll can be intense, overwhelming, and draining. Individuals may encounter a range of distressing symptoms, including alcohol withdrawal symptoms, shortly after quitting. The good news?…

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Alcohol abuse and the NHS

Alcohol Abuse and the NHS: Examining the Financial and Health Impact on the UK’s Healthcare System

Alcohol consumption is becoming an increasingly worrying problem in the UK. There has been a significant upward trend in terms of alcohol consumption, associated with an increase in alcohol-related deaths and admissions. This trend accelerated during the pandemic, with alcohol-related deaths reaching a 20-year high in 2020, highlighting the urgent need to address the alcohol…

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Chosing the right sponsor for 12 steps

Choosing a Sponsor for 12 Steps Programme

Addiction, whether it’s to alcohol or another substance, can feel like chaos. Even after going through effective programs like the 12-step program, the challenges of addiction can still be really overwhelming. This is where having an AA sponsor can make a big difference. A sponsor is someone who has faced addiction themselves and is likely…

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