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The Effect of Addiction on Your Children
Addiction isn’t just detrimental to your own health, it is also deeply damaging to the people around you – none more so than your children. A 2016 survey by researchers from Harvard Medical School found that one in five children in the US is currently living with a parent with an addiction. This is a […]
The Link Between Alcoholism And Your Genes
Advances in medical science and technology have given researchers a greater understanding and insight into the workings of the human mind and body. As our knowledge of genetics and DNA has improved, doctors and psychologists have been studying the links between alcoholism, addiction, and our genes in order to find new and more effective ways […]
The Role Of Exercise In Addiction Recovery
Studies going back decades have shown a proven link between exercise and treating addiction. Animal studies have found that access to an exercise wheel reduces self-administration of cocaine in rats, whilst morphine-addicted rats have been seen to dramatically reduce their voluntary consumption of the drug when given the chance to swim instead. Numerous human studies […]
Employment Rights For Someone With An Addiction
It is important for employers to take action when they suspect that they have a staff member with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, as addictions can cause serious problems for the organisation or employer. Staff struggling with addiction potentially bring with them a host of work-related issues including: Safety issues Lateness or excessive time […]
Getting Back To Work During Addiction Recovery
In the midst of your rehabilitation process, it may seem like it will be impossible to get back to work. Not only is rehabilitation a full-time job, at the beginning of the process, but also former addicts can face discrimination. This may be from potential employers and people that they worked with during their addiction, […]
The 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous
Like any other habitual behaviour, alcohol addiction can affect anyone. No matter your background, there are many influencing factors which can trigger addiction. The Effects of An Alcohol Addiction For many alcoholics, significant side effects to both their physical and mental health are common. For those making the decision to turn their life around […]
How Alcohol Affects The Mind Of The Alcoholic
Most people are aware of the short-term effects that alcohol has on the brain, starting with increased confidence and lowered inhibitions, and leading to slower reaction times, difficulty walking and talking and memory loss. However, most of these symptoms are reversed when the drinker sobers up. For the alcoholic, though, repeated alcohol abuse can lead […]
