Alcohol Addiction

A series of studies conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) over the has few years has noted a very definite trend when it comes to women and drinking. The most shocking statistic notes that female alcohol use disorder in the United States increased by 83.7% between 2002 and 2013. The […]

Social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram are now used by millions of the population, on a global scale. Although there are many positives to these social media sites, there have recently been significant negative associations; with a key focus on mental health issues. The most common group of individuals suffering with stress, depression […]

Across the UK, alcohol problems are noted to be on the rise. With the additional increase of mental health episodes and habitual behaviours, alcohol misuse and abuse are affecting the lives of many, with a high focus on hospital patients. Although greater probability is linked to hospital patients rather than the public itself when regarding […]

Getting clean from any addiction is a reason to celebrate. It takes a lot of work and a lot of willpower to get through detox and make the decision to change your life in this way forever, so you deserve a treat afterwards. One of the ways in which you can celebrate your sobriety is […]

For most people, the relationship between alcohol and sexual behaviour is a complicated one. On the one hand, drinking a moderate amount of alcohol does wonders for anxiety and inhibition, making it easier for the shyest among us to approach sex without fear. On the other hand, drinking too much can lead to bad decisions, […]

Leaving rehab can be tough for a number of reasons. It is likely that you entered rehab at your lowest point, and going back out into the world without the protective blanket of your addiction can feel terrifying. You are also likely to have a lot of people and situations outside of rehab that you […]

Advice varies with regards to what is a safe amount of alcohol to drink during pregnancy, to ensure that there are no complications. However, it is widely agreed that drinking in pregnancy, any more than the smallest amount of alcohol, has consequences for both mother and foetus. In the earliest stages of pregnancy, most advice […]

The culture of drinking in the UK makes it easy to fall into the trap of feeling as though you need to drink to have a good time. This can lead to people finding that their only social interactions are fuelled by alcohol and this very easily leads to problem drinking for many people. In […]

There are a variety of treatments used to help people to recover from an addiction. Whilst medication and detox is critical in the early days of recovery, therapy is essential to break the dependence that makes a social drinker into an alcoholic. One of the most commonly used type of therapies for alcoholics is Cognitive […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]