Most people think of mood-altering substances when they hear the term ‘addiction’. They assume that every addict mus… More

In recent years, Paul Gascoigne has become more well known for his antics off the football pitch than he is for his skil… More

Most people assume that addiction refers only to substances such as drugs and alcohol, but the truth is that it is a… More

A Nottingham support service has found that they are seeing two new prescription painkiller addicts every week. The … More

Already a staple of the coffee scene in the US, recovery cafes are still quite the novelty in the UK. But this seems to … More

Our understanding of the human brain has changed a lot over time. Not so long long ago we thought of it in a way tha… More

It can be hard enough to convince an alcohol abuser to give up the bottle, but when the alcohol withdrawal symptoms … More

For many recovering addicts, it is “nights out” that is the biggest obstacle to their abstinence. How can you sp… More

Sometimes, it is the people that really should know the dangers of drugs and alcohol better than anyone who get addi… More

Here at UKAT, we offer programmes designed to help those affected by alcoholism to overcome their problems. As part … More

Overcoming a drug addiction can be extremely challenging, especially when the threat of relapse is always present. T… More

An eating disorder is classed as a mental health problem and is something that affects many people across the UK. Th… More