Drinking and Anxiety – Hidden Impact of Lockdown
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems. During the pandemic, the British have drunk more alcohol due to loneliness, depression and anxiety. Dramatic changes in all our lives during the past six months have increased anxiety levels. Research, published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health based on data from over […]
What is Cross Addiction?
The First Step to Recovery – Admission Before we can address any problem, we must, of course, admit that there is a problem. One of the oldest and most established forms of addiction treatment, the 12-step model, invariably has as its first step this admission. This is regardless of the form that the addiction takes. […]
Does Drinking Alone Make You An Alcoholic?
People often enjoy having a drink every once in a while. Sometimes, having a drink after work is relaxing while waiting for your spouse to come home. Or it could be a drink at the bar on the way home from a hard day. Whatever the reason, for many people, it’s a fact of life […]
What are the Causes of Alcoholism?
Alcoholism is also known as alcohol addiction, alcohol misuse or alcohol dependence. It is described as a physical compulsion and a mental obsession to consume alcohol. Alcoholism is defined as excessive consumption of alcohol resulting in significant negative impacts on one’s life and persistent drinking despite these issues. There are many causes and risk factors […]