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Tim Wood
Tim enjoys writing about addiction and recovery, this topic has personally affected him, fuelling his desire to help others.
Posts by Tim Wood:
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How to Talk to an Alcoholic
June 07 2021
It can be hard to know what to say to an alcoholic. You may worry that you’ll say the wrong thing, or that they will be angry with you for …
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How to Stop Enabling a Loved One’s Addiction
March 25 2021
In addiction treatment we tend to focus on those with substance use disorders (SUDs), rather than their loved ones. But the loved ones of people with SUDs have an important …
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The Relationship Between Mental Disorders and Addiction
March 18 2021
If you have a mental health problem, such as depression or anxiety, you are much more likely to have a substance use disorder (SUD). Similarly, if you have a SUD, …
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Long-term Rehab for Drug and Alcohol Addiction
March 11 2021
Simply put, long-term rehab for drug and alcohol addiction is rehab treatment which lasts between 120 and 180 days – sometimes even longer. This is known as ‘long-term’ rehab because …
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Mindfulness for Addiction Treatment
March 04 2021
Mindfulness is a type of meditation and involves being fully at the moment or present. Rather than thinking about next week, or being fixated on the past, mindfulness involves staying …
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Medications Used To Treat Alcoholism
February 25 2021
The treatment for alcoholism is commonly seen as psychotherapeutic in nature, involving specialised addiction programmes and counselling along with other forms of social support. While these methods can be extremely …
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Harm Reduction Approach to Addiction Treatment
February 18 2021
Harm reduction is a pragmatic approach to dealing with substance use disorders. It acknowledges the difficulty of getting someone to quit substances and instead tries to reduce the harm associated …
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How Long Does Alcohol Withdrawal Last?
February 11 2021
If you think you have an addiction to alcohol and wish to change your habits, it may seem helpful to completely stop drinking. However, you must never attempt to withdraw …
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What is the Success Rate for Recoverying Alcoholics?
February 01 2021
The scale and impact of alcohol addiction and dependence on individuals and society as a whole should not be underestimated. There are currently 586,780 dependent drinkers in the UK, with …
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Alcoholism and Mental Health
January 25 2021
Alcohol use in the United Kingdom has doubled over the past 50 years. Over 90% of adults between the ages of 16 and 64 now drink occasionally. 38% of men …