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Pica – More Understanding and Less Judgment

15 March 2019

Pica – More Understanding and Less Judgment

What is pica and who is most likely to develop the disorder? Are you aware of the signs and health risks of pica? If...

Opioid Addiction in Britain – the Truth about Addictive Prescription Drugs

11 March 2019

Opioid Addiction in Britain – the Truth about Addictive Prescription Drugs

UKAT have contributed to a Sunday Times investigation into opioid addiction in Britain, which has highlighted the scale ...

Orthorexia – Amanda’s Story

03 March 2019

Orthorexia – Amanda’s Story

Mention the term ‘eating disorder’ and most people think of anorexia or bulimia. There are lesser-known eating d...

Fuelling Work Addiction – the Connection between Workaholism and Substance Abuse

28 February 2019

Fuelling Work Addiction – the Connection between Workaholism and Substance Abuse

In a culture that prizes educational attainment, career progression and business achievements, the drive to succeed ...

Enjoyable, Rewarding, Wonderful? – 10 Reasons Why Addiction Rehab Might Surprise You

27 February 2019

Enjoyable, Rewarding, Wonderful? – 10 Reasons Why Addiction Rehab Might Surprise You

Reaching your ‘rock bottom’ in an addiction – or realising that you’re addicted and you need help to stop – is...

How Does Alcoholism Affect Sexual Experiences?

22 February 2019

How Does Alcoholism Affect Sexual Experiences?

In a 2019 Irish health survey, 68% of respondents said alcohol had affected past decisions around safe sex. A 2016 ...

Life as a Functioning Alcoholic in Britain’s Drinking Culture

18 February 2019

Life as a Functioning Alcoholic in Britain’s Drinking Culture

In the UK, it’s generally perceived as the norm to drink alcohol, usually from teenage years into adulthood and old ...

Living with Mental Illness and Addiction? Missing Your GP Appointments?

30 January 2019

Living with Mental Illness and Addiction? Missing Your GP Appointments?

According to research by The University of Glasgow, mental health patients who miss their GP appointments face a sig...

Increasingly Marijuana is Legal – But is Cannabis Safe?

28 January 2019

Increasingly Marijuana is Legal – But is Cannabis Safe?

Recreational marijuana is now legal in 10 states in America. Medicinal marijuana is legal in 33 states. In 2018, Can...

The Opioid Epidemic – America’s Deadliest Addiction and Britain’s Opioid Problem

25 January 2019

The Opioid Epidemic – America’s Deadliest Addiction and Britain’s Opioid Problem

130 Americans die everyday from an opioid overdose – that’s more people killed in the USA by the opioid epidemic...

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