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Addiction – the Elephant in the Room with Depression and Anxiety

29 June 2019

Addiction – the Elephant in the Room with Depression and Anxiety

Over the last decade, successful campaigns in Britain have encouraged people to talk about their mental health. Fr...

‘Designed Addiction’ – the Persuasive Design behind Screen Time

27 June 2019

‘Designed Addiction’ – the Persuasive Design behind Screen Time

Designed addiction – it’s on the UK Government’s radar as an ‘emerging challenge’ online, including how we...

‘Britain’s Drink Problem’ – Panorama Calls for Honesty from the Alcohol Industry

23 June 2019

‘Britain’s Drink Problem’ – Panorama Calls for Honesty from the Alcohol Industry

According to a Panorama investigation, ‘Britain’s Drink Problem’, only 16% of adults are aware of low-risk dri...

My Darkest Day in Addiction; My Lightest Days in Recovery – Summer Solstice

21 June 2019

My Darkest Day in Addiction; My Lightest Days in Recovery – Summer Solstice

It’s the summer solstice, officially the longest day of the year. With sunrise at 4.43am and sunset at 9:21 pm, there ...

Dear Dad – Worker, Entertainer, Addiction Survivor – I Wish you Love on Father’s Day

16 June 2019

Dear Dad – Worker, Entertainer, Addiction Survivor – I Wish you Love on Father’s Day

On Father’s Day, we’re sharing a letter from Lizzie, 42 to her father Harry, 71. They have both been in addictio...

Men’s Health Week 2019 – Men and Addiction, the Numbers

12 June 2019

Men’s Health Week 2019 – Men and Addiction, the Numbers

Men’s Health Week 2019 is all about the important numbers – the health facts and figures that men need to kn...

5 Big Lies that Drive Addiction Cravings

09 June 2019

5 Big Lies that Drive Addiction Cravings

Addiction, a physical and psychological illness, is characterised by the inability to control the repeated and harmful...

‘Don’t Be That Idiot’ – Football, Alcohol and Hangover Regrets

07 June 2019

‘Don’t Be That Idiot’ – Football, Alcohol and Hangover Regrets

The Football Association has released a video calling on football fans to think about alcohol, anti-social behaviour a...

80 Years of the 12 Steps – Facts and Myths about 12 Step Addiction Treatment Today

03 June 2019

80 Years of the 12 Steps – Facts and Myths about 12 Step Addiction Treatment Today

This year is the 80th anniversary of the publication of the 12 steps – an approach to addiction recovery that wa...

Nitrous Oxide Abuse – Laughing Gas Is No Joke, Nurses Say

30 May 2019

Nitrous Oxide Abuse – Laughing Gas Is No Joke, Nurses Say

Laughing gas, "hippy crack", noz, balloons, chargers – nitrous oxide goes by many names, but how well do recreational ...

Life Changing

March 28, 2016

I booked my treatment through UKAT not knowing if I could change my life or how it would turn out, but 5 months later, my life has done a total 180 degree turn, thanks UKAT.

Recovery Lighthouse

December 16, 2015

After spending 3 months in Recovery Lighthouse I had to leave a review, the staff there are so caring and really help me make sense of my addiction and find a new way to live

Sober life ahead

September 28, 2015

Sanctuary Lodge saved my life, after an eternity of drinking I just couldn't stop, now life is looking up, and I have a new vision of a sober life ahead.

Cope with feelings

September 28, 2015

I initially booked for 10 day detox but I quickly realised I needed longer in treatment and to learn the root causes of addiction. The staff at BlueSkies really helped me find out what was wrong and how to cope with my feelings

New lease of life

September 28, 2015

After years of trying AA meetings and other fellowships, I found recovery in Sanctuary Lodge, now 6 months on I have a new lease of life and feeling positive about the future

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