How to know if you need help for addiction

The funding is for specialised staff recruitment and to support more prison leavers into treatment and recovery services.

Your day will typically follow a structured routine, the theory being that routine and consistency (and not having to make as many decisions throughout your day) will help support your recovery.

Local authorities are set to receive funding to combat drug and alcohol misuse, with areas of highest need prioritised.

The NHS also recently launched a new Gambling Harm Network and Clinical Reference Group, to enable clinical teams to share best practices for helping to treat gambling addiction.

Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug that typically causes people to experience a very intense ‘high’ as well as feelings of euphoria, happiness, confidence and excitement. For some, these effects can be very addictive and can make them want to take cocaine over and over again. However, this can soon develop into a harmful addiction that can have a detrimental impact on all areas of your life.

Living with someone who’s in denial about their alcohol addiction can be frustrating, overwhelming and draining. They might refuse to acknowledge they have a problem, downplay their drinking or genuinely think they have their alcohol consumption under control. However, their actions can still have a hugely detrimental impact both on their own health and wellbeing and those who are closest to them.

Scientific research is beginning to understand the mechanisms in the addictive process, but we do not know exactly what causes addiction. In this article we look at some of the common factors in developing an addiction.

Drug misuse and addiction continues to be an ongoing problem in the UK. Whether you’re addicted to legal prescription drugs, or illicit substances such as cocaine and heroin, drug addiction can wreak havoc on lots of different areas of your life and can have a negative impact on society as a whole. However, drug addiction is treatable and it’s possible for you to take steps towards recovery.

It is rare that someone has an addiction issue and a mental health issue without them being closely related. Drug and alcohol conditions typically exacerbate mental health issues.

Understanding that addiction is a disease that can be treated and conquered is the essential first step to recovery.

A look at how the brain changes as a result of addiction, and how it can recover with the right treatment.

The signs and symptoms to identify if you or someone you know is suffering from an addiction.