Help Guides
Being stuck in the cycle of active addiction, or watching someone who is, can be a very frightening and lonely place. Our comprehensive help guides offer valuable information about addiction and the best ways to seek addiction help. You will also find insightful information on the process of rehab and how to provide addiction support to someone you care for, both pre- and post-recovery.
Categories
Alcohol
Learn about the signs and symptoms of alcohol dependency and find out more about recovery and treatment options.
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Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy Advice
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Alcohol and Depression
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Alcohol and Anxiety
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Alcohol Poisoning Symptoms
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How long does alcohol stay on your system?
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Alcohol recovery process in 7 simple steps
Drugs
Find out how to spot the signs of drug addiction, whether in yourself or a loved one, and find out more about recovery and treatment. It is possible!
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The effects of drugs on the body
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The effects of long term prescription drug use
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Prescription drug withdrawal and symptoms
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What prescription drug abuse does to the body
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How to stop taking prescription drugs
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Effects of prescription drug abuse
Support for Family & Friends
Whether you’re looking for addiction support for a loved one, a friend, or a work colleague, discover the best ways to help someone with an active addiction and find answers to your concerns, plus much more.
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What is the difference between a slip and relapse?
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Warning signs of a potential relapse
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Effects of alcoholism on families
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The relapse and recovery cycle explained
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How to help an addict who has relapsed
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Codependency and addiction
Relapse Support
Preventing a return to active addiction needs to be the mainstay of any effective treatment programme. Find out more about how to future proof your recovery here.
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Warning signs of a potential relapse
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How to recover from a relapse or slip?
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The relapse and recovery cycle explained
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How to deal with relapse in recovery?
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What is the difference between a slip and relapse?
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How often do people relapse?
Rehab
Get answers to all your rehab questions including paying for rehab, rehab durations, and the benefits of private rehab for addiction help, plus much more.
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Life after rehab – What happens after rehab
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Private rehab vs. NHS Rehab (free rehab)
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Residential Rehab Durations
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What is rehab
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Admission Criteria for residential rehab