Alcohol addiction is never a simple issue. It’s complex and challenging. It often masks an underlying trauma or mental health issue, and it’s often hidden for a long time. It hurts everyone involved. All of these factors make it difficult to help a loved one with alcohol addiction. Yet, that doesn’t mean you should give up on them. It means a multi-faceted approach that considers these complexities is needed. Here are some strategies to approach the issue with thoughtfulness, careful consi...
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How do I stop drinking? ; Once you’ve made the decision to change, the next step is establishing clear drinking goals. The more specific, realistic, and clear your goals, the better. ; Example #1: My drinking goal ; Example #2: My drinking goal
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In a report released by the NHS, it was revealed that in 2015–2016, there were around 1 in 12 adults aged 16–59 who had taken an illicit drug . This equates to around 2.7 million people. Meanwhile, it was reported that in 2015, there were 6,813 deaths which were related to the consumption of alcohol, which accounts for 1.4% of all deaths in the UK. Drug and alcohol addiction is such a horrible situation. But there are rehabilitation centres across the UK that can offer help to someone you kn...