Alcohol Addiction blog category

Why is intervention for alcoholics so important?

Posted by Alex Molyneux
on 20 Nov 2023

We all have friends and family members who like the odd tipple, but when you recognise harmful patterns in someone’s drinking habits it may be time to intervene. It sounds very intrusive and official, but what do we mean by an intervention?

Holistic approaches to recovering from alcohol

Posted by Alex Molyneux
on 30 Aug 2023

There’s much more to holistic health than meditation and yoga. Consumers are seeking more holistic wellness products and services than ever before. Complementary and alternative therapy is used by almost 40% of adults in the US with the global market set to grow to over $400 billion by 2030.

Visualising Drug and Alcohol Guidance Around the World

Posted by Martin Preston
on 20 Mar 2023

This report also takes into account such topics as legal drinking ages around the world, if cannabis has been legalised and to what extent, how drastically alcohol guidelines according to gender, the penalties for ignoring drink and drug-related guidelines, and much more. This has subsequently allowed us to create our Drug and Alcohol Guidance Around the World Report.

What is it like living with an alcoholic?

Posted by Mike Delaney
on 30 Jan 2023

We’ve seen it portrayed in the media. Angry outbursts, smashed bottles, dramatic exits. But what is it really like living with an alcoholic? The truth is that alcoholism affects people from all walks of life.

Is Dry January good for addiction?

Posted by Mandy Donnison
on 19 Jan 2023

Every year, around 130,000 people wake up in the UK and decide not to drink. For a whole month. Now in its tenth year, Dry January is an annual challenge spearheaded by Alcohol Change UK that invites participants to swap their cocktails for mocktails

Hangxiety: The Link Between Alcohol & Anxiety

Posted by Mandy Donnison
on 07 Nov 2022

Is there anything worse than a banging headache, parched throat and churning stomach on the morning after the night before? Yes. It’s called hangxiety. Hangover + anxiety = hangxiety. Although not a diagnosed medical condition, this portmanteau has become a popular term to describe the feeling when a hangover from alcohol and anxiety combine.

The Link Between Alcohol & Depression

Posted by Alex Molyneux
on 01 Nov 2022

Alcohol plays a casual role in over 200 medical conditions including numerous cancers, high blood pressure, cirrhosis and depression (1). Over the years, a substantial amount of literature has pointed to a link between alcohol and depression

Why menopause and alcohol don’t mix

Posted by Mandy Donnison
on 18 Oct 2022

Insomnia, hot flushes, mood swings, brain fog…who wouldn’t reach for a glass of wine when faced with a barrage of uncontrollable, and incredibly unpleasant, symptoms. But the regular tipple that’s helping you sleep, feel calm and manage your untamed emotions could be doing you more harm than good. The biological changes that happen in a…

How much does alcohol rehab cost?

Posted by Youssef
on 22 Sep 2022

If you’ve been struggling with alcohol for a long time, you may have contemplated checking into an alcohol rehab facility. Perhaps you’ve already tried to quit on your own or even attended outpatient services that haven’t been successful. Sometimes alcohol addiction reaches a point when only a residential rehab programme will help you to stay…

Drug and Alcohol Use Survey 2022

Posted by Martin Preston
on 11 Aug 2022

Many Brits find themselves in the pub more often when the summer months creep in. So, it leads us to wonder why people are more drawn to alcohol and substances during this time: is it because more people are doing it, so they feel less guilty? Is it due to increased promotion and advertisements around…

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