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My Partner Has A Porn Addiction

11th July 2022

Is your partner’s porn addiction making you upset and frustrated? Knowing that your partner is addicted to porn may make you feel ashamed, angry and worthless. You think they aren’t attracted to you, and you’re not enough. The good news is that porn addiction is treatable. With the right help, your partner can break free

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What is conspiracy theory addiction

What is Conspiracy Theory Addiction?

7th July 2022

Conspiracy theories are when people believe that an event or situation is a result of an action by a powerful and sinister group – despite other explanations being more likely. What’s more, from the first man landing on the moon to Princess Diana’s death, there’s a whole host of conspiracy theories floating around. Here, we

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How Gardening Can Help With Addiction Recovery

17th June 2022

Recovering from an addiction of any kind can be a long, difficult and complex process. The goal of any rehabilitation programme is to provide holistic treatment that addresses every aspect of the addiction and its associated behaviours. This means not only dealing with the physical aspects of a drug or alcohol dependency but also looking

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Tiktok addiction and it's effects

Infographic: The Effects of TikTok Addiction

17th June 2022

TikTok is a commonly used social media app that has seen a huge influx of users in recent years. While the significant increase in users of the app shows no signs of stopping, the question needs to be asked – is TikTok addictive? It can certainly feel that way for users, as the constant stream

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50 Addiction Recovery Group Activities

2nd May 2022

During your time at drug and alcohol rehab, as part of an effective treatment plan, you will be expected to take part in group therapy. Group therapy is a type of psychological therapy that allows people with similar issues to come together and work through their problems and support one another during the addiction recovery

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What is Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome?

22nd April 2022

Drinking excessively brings with it a large number of potential risks. As well as the possibility of developing an alcohol addiction, alcohol abuse is the biggest risk factor for death, ill-health and disability among 15-49 year-olds in the UK, and the fifth-biggest risk factor among all ages. One major risk is alcohol-related brain damage, also

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What Are Cocaine Eyes?

What Are Cocaine Eyes?

18th March 2022

It is often said that the eyes are the window to the soul. But they can also be the window to spotting a serious problem: Cocaine addiction. Derived from the Coca plant, cocaine is seen by many as a recreational drug that isn’t addictive. This is a misconception. Cocaine is highly addictive. It is a

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What does alcohol addiction look like?

What does alcohol addiction look like?

4th March 2022

Alcoholism is distinctly stereotyped. Someone who suffers from an alcohol dependency is automatically envisioned to drink at all hours and to be heavily influenced by alcohol. They are regularly described as a low life, and as someone who lacks willpower and who cannot control themselves. Stereotypes are however incorrect, making it even harder to spot

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6 ways to keep up with drug addiction treatment

6 Ways To Keep Up With Drug Addiction Treatment

11th February 2022

To overcome a substance use disorder, addiction treatment is an essential step. Both illicit and prescription drugs cause physical and psychological changes if abused and enabled. Those changes impact behaviours, actions, wellbeing, and mental health, requiring intervention. Addiction treatment is a strong recommendation, helping to intervene. Yet the exact addiction treatment services that each person

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The impact of alcohol addiction

What is the disease model of addiction?

4th February 2022

An addiction is diagnosed as a chronic brain condition which is re-occurring and compulsive. It is categorised under the disease model, as it is a condition which requires treatment and management to motivate and sustain recovery. Whilst recovery can be achieved from the likes of a drug or alcohol addiction, relapse is an expected part

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