It’s not unusual for alcohol and gambling addictions to overlap. When they do, it’s common for the two behaviours to reinforce each other and make things harder. That’s why it’s important to treat both addictions in order to recover. Understanding the relationship between alcohol and gambling addictions is the first step. How are gambling and […]
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Ecstasy withdrawal symptoms
Taking ecstasy can trigger intense feelings of happiness and energy. When you stop taking it, this can lead to withdrawal symptoms such as low mood, feeling anxious or struggling to sleep. Getting the right support can help to make these symptoms easier to manage so you can focus on your recovery. What are the symptoms […]
Is There a Link Between Narcissism and Addiction
The term ‘narcissist’ refers to someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), a mental condition characterised by an inflated sense of self-importance and a deep need for excessive attention and admiration. They often struggle with relationships, and this can sometimes lead to substance misuse as they seek ways to cope or enhance their grandiose self-image. But […]
Quaaludes Addiction
Quaaludes were very popular in the 1960s and 1970s as a synthetic central nervous system depressant. It was originally introduced as a safe barbiturate substitute with people believing there would be no negative effects. Even though Quaaludes are no longer legal in the US, there are still people who are addicted and need to get […]
Environmental Factors in Drug and Alcohol Misuse
Just like genetics can have a factor in the chances of becoming an addict, the environment plays a big role too. If a person lives where they are surrounded by bars or drug dealers, the chances of becoming an addict can increase. It is important for schools and the community to expose teens to education […]
How You Can Be an Advocate for Recovery Everyday
Being an advocate for addiction recovery, it is when you develop actions and activities to influence decision makers to grow, establish, or change policies concerning drug laws. Europe has 218 drug law advocacy groups. One of them is the European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) which provides overview of drug problems and […]
Why Society Views Addicts and Alcoholics Negatively
Addiction is classified as a medical disease, just as asthma and diabetes are diseases. However, society has long treated addiction in a much more negative light than other diseases. Even when conditions such as cancer and hypertension result from habits like smoking cigarettes or eating a salt-rich diet, we treat the disease without judging the […]
Some Addictions Are Legal
Prescription painkillers can be sourced from two places. One is from drug dealers on the street. Buying prescription pills, making dirty deals with pharmacists, buying imitation drugs from manufacturers- however dealers get their prescription painkiller drugs, they are able to sell them illegally. The other option for getting prescription painkillers is not illegal. In fact, […]
Relapse Prevention for Sex Addiction
After completing a residential treatment programme for sex addiction, it is strongly encouraged to spend as much time in a structured, clinical environment as possible where abstinence is advocated. At least six months of sexual abstinence of all kind is recommended for those in treatment for recovery sex addiction. Abstinence is a way to make […]
Alcohol and Anger: Causes, Dangers, How to Help
Everyone gets angry sometimes. There’s nothing wrong with that. However, when that anger becomes constant or uncontrollable, it can cause a number of issues. One of the things that can make anger even more difficult to control is alcohol. In fact, alcohol is often linked to violence and crime. Alcohol doesn’t cause anger, but it […]
Alcohol and Pregnancy: Risks, Alcoholism, Treatment
To drink or not to drink while pregnant is a subject that has long been debated and one surrounded by much controversy. Due to stigma and fear of shame, many women are reluctant to even ask the question. Others see no problem in taking an occasional drink. Unclear guidelines and mixed information don’t help people […]
How Summer Can Benefit Addiction Recovery: 7 Tips for Summer
The sun is shining, the temperatures are rising, and the days are longer. You know what that means – summer is officially here! While some may argue that summer can pose challenges to those in addiction recovery, with boozy BBQs, late pub evenings and cheeky cocktail picnics common, that doesn’t have to be the case. […]