Staying Sober in Your Social Circle

If you are a teetotaller because you merely wish to live a healthier lifestyle, then you will probably know how difficult it can be to break this good news to …

Drinking Alcohol Now You are a Parent

When it comes to parenthood, one issue that can really inflict problems is alcohol consumption. Even if you drink moderately, problems can still arise because of the 24/7 nature of …

The Benefits of a Medically Supervised Detox

The mere thought of undergoing a ‘medically supervised’ detox at a residential rehab clinic may be enough to evoke anxiety. Please rest assure because the level of care you will …

A Guide to Life After Rehab

So, you are fresh out of rehab and everything is in order. You’re motivated to sustain your recovery no matter what life throws at you and you are 100% certain …

The Importance of Connecting With Others in Recovery

Organisations such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and SMART Recovery have proliferated for one simple reason: trying to overcome addiction alone rarely works. This may be rephrased as overcoming addiction …

Why Willpower Is Not Enough to Overcome Addiction

We are sure you have heard people spout out the advice that ‘all you need is willpower’ to stop taking drugs or alcohol. This advice is utterly incorrect. Afterall, addiction …

Is Alcohol Abuse During Pregnancy Dangerous? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Drinking any type of alcoholic beverage is likely to cause an array of serious complications to unborn children. No amount of alcohol is considered safe if you are pregnant. Drinking …

What are the Symptoms & Signs of Alcoholism

In this article, we discuss the signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse. Alcohol abuse negatively impacts your health, your social relationships, and your professional performance. Since alcohol is a toxin, …

Can Pets Help You Beat Addiction?

In this article, we shall look at some of the reasons why having a pet may help your children develop the qualities that could also serve to prevent them from …

6m to Help 200,000 Children Who Have Alcoholic Parents

The UK Government has promised to make £6m available to assist children affected by their parents' alcoholism. The money will be spent on extra advice and support. Specifically, more will …