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Acceptance in Addiction Recovery

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Overcoming addiction is a process that doesn't simply happen overnight, and it can be easy to become imbued with negative thoughts that leave you questioning your level of commitment or ability to succeed. Guilt, shame, anger, and frustration can all present obstacles to achie.
NatWest to Offer Specialised Help to Problem Gamblers in 13 Branches

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

According to the Gambling Commission, the public body responsible for regulating the gambling industry in Great Britain, that also regularly collects data on problem gambling, 0.7% of people aged 16+ in the UK are classed as problem gamblers. In addition to around 340,000 peop.
Scottish Government Urged to Declare Drug Emergency

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

The Scottish Government is being urged to declare a drug addiction emergency in the wake of a 27% rise in drug-related deaths in the past year alone. Among the thousands of voices calling for radical change and re-balancing of the available treatment services are recovering ad.
MPs Back Decriminalisation of Illicit Drug Possession for Personal Use

Monday, November 11, 2019

Scotland is gripped by the most devastating drug epidemic in Europe, an unprecedented situation that the Scottish Government calls "an emergency". Joe FitzPatrick, Scotland's Minister for Public Health, Sport, and Wellbeing and Dundee MSP recently vowed to take bold and innova.
Adverse Childhood Experiences

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are a significant risk factor for substance use disorders and can impact prevention efforts. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are stressful or traumatic events, including abuse and neglect. They may also include household dysfunction.
Substance Abuse and Traumatic Brain Injury

Sunday, October 27, 2019

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is damage to the brain resulting from a jolt, blow or another head injury. A concussion is by far the most common form of TBI. Table of Contents 1. The risk of a Traumatic Brain Disorder when intoxicated 2. Those most likely to devel.
Safe Injection Sites – Pros and Cons [INFOGRAPHIC]

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Over the past couple of years, there has been significant growth in safe injection sites across North America, as well as countries in Europe and Australia [1]. This rapidly growing phenomenon has elicited controversy and heated debate among policymakers, health experts, and d.
Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence and Substance Misuse

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Cases of domestic violence have been rising over the past few years, and it's saddening. A marriage or relationship that was once happy turns into chaos. But what is domestic violence? In simple terms, this is a situation whereby one partner in an intimate relationship attempt.
Borderline Personality Disorder Test

Monday, September 23, 2019

This helpful quiz is intended to help you determine whether you or a loved one may exhibit signs of borderline personality syndrome. Complete the test below. It takes less than five minutes to complete. [qsm quiz=1].
Definitive Guide to Seasonal Affective Disorder & Addiction [INFOGRAPHIC]

Monday, September 16, 2019

Anywhere from 4-6% of the population in America suffers from S.A.D. - Seasonal Affective Disorder, however, there still remains an astounding amount of people who've never heard of it or simply don't know what it is. While it may not be widely promoted or talked about, the eff.