EMDR is a trauma reprocessing technique. This effective tool treats trauma and distressing memories. What is EMDR? How does it help? We explain....
If you are a regular drinker and you are looking to reduce your consumption of alcohol or stop drinking altogether, you may be wondering about the benefits of giving up alcohol, or reducing intake. Here, we take a look at all the benefits and provide advice on how you can live a full, healthy and a very rewarding life without alcohol....
If you are worried that you are consuming too much alcohol, then you probably are. Reducing your dependency can take time, but there are many helpful things that you can do on your own or with the support of others in order to cut down. With the right lifestyle changes and support network, there is a good outlook for those working towards reduced drinking or even an alcohol-free life....
If you, or someone you know, is struggling with alcohol addiction, now may be a particularly difficult time. With the pandemic restrictions easing, retail and hospitality venues are once again reopening after lockdown, and these new freedoms may trigger those with dependencies. However, it is important to remember that help is available to support you in navigating the easing of lockdown without the consumption of alcohol. We explore the options for support, and advice about how to stay on the road to recovery as lockdown restrictions ease....
Drug misuse is a complex issue and affects people from all walks of life. But, no matter how bad things seem, with the right help and support, addiction can be overcome. We hear a personal account of drug addiction and recovery from Jelena, one of Dr Kouimtsidis’s patients. Jelena, has struggled with drug addiction for 20 years, since she was 15. Here, she recounts her struggle with addiction and how treatment with Dr Kouimtsidis at the clinic has changed her life. ...
‘Fancy a drink after work?’ Go on, just the one… But how often is it three, four – or more? Have you ever stopped and considered: ‘Am I addicted to alcohol?’ In this article we look at the signs of alcohol addiction....