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ING Activities In Addiction Recovery

ING activities are any task, activity or hobby that ends in ing, for example running, cycling, painting, walking, exercising, travelling, flying and others. They’re vital in addiction recovery if we’re going to gain the most from our recovery efforts and put us on a healthy, positive road that’s sustainable, but just as importantly, ENJOYABLE!

ING activities are any task, activity or hobby that ends in ing, for example running, cycling, painting, walking, exercising, travelling, flying and others. They’re vital in addiction recovery if we’re going to gain the most from our recovery efforts and put us on a healthy, positive road that’s sustainable, but just as importantly, ENJOYABLE! Recovery that feels like a chore won’t be…

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Substance Use In Households

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drinkndrugs · 2 years

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How To Help Addicts Stay Safe During This Unprecedented Heatwave And Our Top Hot Weather Life Hacks!

Our climate is continuing to change thanks to global warming, and the heatwave we’re currently experiencing in July of 2022 is proof of this! Most of us welcome some warm, sunny weather, it can be nice to enjoy the sunshine and science even provides us with evidence that it can improve our mood, energy levels, motivation to make and maintain change, as well as improving our physical bodily…

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drinkndrugs · 2 years

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DnD Courses, Workshops And Masterclasses Coming In Jan 2022

Coming in January 2022 is our unique, proven, expert led range of courses, workshops and webinars for addicts, their family and friends, healthcare professionals and the general public. Find out all you need to know in this article!...

Coming in January 2022 is our unique, proven, expert led range of courses, workshops and webinars for addicts, their family and friends, healthcare professionals and the general public. Addictions, Habits & Trauma – Getting Clean, Living Free How Will This Course Help Me? This course has been designed by industry experts, addiction campaigners, recovering addicts, leading academic researchers…

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drinkndrugs · 2 years

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10 Steps to Take if an Alcoholic or Addict Refuses Treatment

They don’t believe that they’re sick. They don’t believe that anything’s wrong. It takes a big wakeup call to get through the addiction, and to the person that we all know is still inside, screaming to be let out. If Your Loved One Refusing Treatment: 10. Admit It to Yourself If you’re in denial, it’s not helping anyone. Even for those who haven’t dealt with a family member or a friend falling…

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drinkndrugs · 2 years

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The Was And Has Beens

Leaving everything until tomorrow never comes to fruition. Many older people tell their younger members of family to make the most of every opportunity, say yes without fear, and grasp every opportunity to grow, develop and enjoy the time you have!

Leaving everything until tomorrow never comes to fruition. Many older people tell their younger members of family to make the most of every opportunity, say yes without fear, and grasp every opportunity to grow, develop and enjoy the time you have before tomorrow finally arrives and it’s too late! So try this little exercise to help you see your life and current situation from a slightly…

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drinkndrugs · 3 years

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Can CBD And CBG Products Benefit Those With Substance Addiction Issues Or Those In Recovery?

Substance use disorders and alcohol use disorders (i.e. drug and alcohol addiction) are conditions with an increased risk of relapse by drug and alcohol cues, vulnerability to stress, anxiety and impaired impulse control. As the number of people who suffer from drug and alcohol addiction in the United Kingdom continue to rise year on year, there is an increasing need for new and effective…

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drinkndrugs · 3 years

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Brain Switch That Makes Us Binge Drink Even After We’ve Had Enough Discovered By Scientists

It makes people go on downing wine, beer or spirits – even when they have had enough. The discovery opens the door to new drug therapies that combat alcohol misuse disorders. We discovered a small group of nerve cells in a small region of the brain.Study leader Professor Markus Heilig, a psychiatrist at Linkoping University in Sweden. While many people love the odd tipple, others get hooked on…

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drinkndrugs · 3 years

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It's Time To Give Up the Addict Identity And Become Who Or What You Want To Be

Escaping from active drug and alcohol addiction involves more than just giving up and stopping the physical consumption of alcohol and drugs. The addict will also need to give up, amend or develop a certain parts of their own identity. That’s the aim of this article, to help you give up the “addict identity” and become who you want to be and do whatever you want to!

Escaping from active drug and alcohol addiction involves more than just giving up and stopping the physical consumption of alcohol and drugs. The addict will also need to give up, amend or develop a certain parts of their own identity. For years, the addicts life will have revolved around acquiring and using substance (both drugs and alcohol). This will have impacted not only how they view the…

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drinkndrugs · 3 years

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12 Ways Addiction And Mental Health Professionals Help People Using Telemedicine/Online Therapy

Definition – Telemedicine refers to the provision of remote clinical services, via real-time two-way communication between the patient and the healthcare provider, using electronic audio and visual means. Untreated mental illness is a crisis in the United Kingdom and worldwide. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) Over 20% of adults in the USA have a mental illness, but only…

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drinkndrugs · 3 years

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The Role Rituals, Habits And OCD Play In Addiction And Recovery

One of the hardest parts of battling an addiction of any form (in this case, drugs and alcohol) is the cessation of rituals, habits and compulsions to do something in a set order or the same way every single time. Certain things trigger the urge to use or drink, even things such as getting up in the morning, getting into the car, coming home from work, seeing certain people, doing certain activities and many, many others. As people living with an addiction, we build our lives around our illness. It is the centerpiece of our existence when our world becomes totally insular.

One of the hardest parts of battling an addiction of any form (in this case, drugs and alcohol) is the cessation of rituals, habits and compulsions to do something in a set order or the same way every single time. Certain things trigger the urge to use or drink, even things such as getting up in the morning, getting into the car, coming home from work, seeing certain people, doing certain…

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drinkndrugs · 3 years

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Make Today Your Day To Say No!

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Can You Help The UK Government With Evidence Surrounding CBD Products?

The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) has been commissioned to provide impartial and independent scientific advice on the acceptable levels of constituent cannabinoids in cannabidiol (CBD) products (in other words, other than CBD itself) marketed as consumer products. The commission does not extend to prescribed products/medicines. The ACMD invites all sections of society to provide…

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drinkndrugs · 3 years

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How Hangovers Work

Here’s what we know, what we don’t know and how you can use this information to minimise your suffering. Why Do Hangovers Happen? Given that they’re such a widespread health phenomenon, it’s perhaps a bit surprising that scientists still don’t fully understand the causes of a hangover. (They do, however, have a scientific name for them: veisalgia.) It’s far from clear why, after all traces of…

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drinkndrugs · 3 years

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The Coke In Coca-Cola: The Recipe For One Of The Worlds Most Iconic Drink

What Isn’t To Love About A Glass Of Cold Coca-Cola? It sure beats Pepsi — it is the classic after all. The two fizzy drink powerhouses have been battling it out for the top spot by having the market share for over a century now. The Saga Started Back In 1886 when John S. Pemberton Made The Original Recipe Of Coca-Cola. His recipe included ingredients like: Coca extractCocoCaffeineSugar…

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drinkndrugs · 3 years

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Dating In Recovery: The 6 Important Questions To Must Ask Yourself

So you’ve begun to get the cravings under control and are starting to rebuild your life. You’re changing habits, changing your thinking and feeling hopeful about the future. As you begin to find more enjoyment throughout your days, you might also be thinking it would be nice to have someone to share all these beautiful things with. But before you jump head first into dating or a relationship,…

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