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Author: John

Author 'John
Trained in addictionology in the Johnson Model, and specializing in substance abuse for individual and couple counselling. John's personal experience has given him a wealth of insights, which he integrates into practice. His extensive training has allowed him to gain expertise in individual and group counselling, concurrent disorders, case management, executing treatment plans and relapse prevention. He started this free helpline as a result of a life change and to help others get sober and live a life free from drugs and alcohol. John covers a variety of topics relating to addiction and recovery in his articles.

Articles from John

Alcohol Poisoning

Alcohol poisoning; the signs, symptoms and treatment Alcohol poisoning is mainly caused by consuming a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time. Anyone who consumes excessive amounts of alcoholic substances is putting themselves in danger of an...

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Alcohol Ban on Scotland’s Trains

Alcohol now banned on Scottish trains There was a time when you would find a late-night train full of passengers heading home from a night out. They may be possibly rounding out the evening with a few drinks. Some people...

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5 top Rehab Questions Answered

What Happens in Rehab? Did you know that within April 2018 and March 2019, 268,251 adults were in contact with drug and alcohol services? That is a 4% increase from the previous year! You’ve made a life-changing decision to be ‘clean’, what’s...

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Affordable Addiction Treatment

Finding affordable addiction rehab Not all people can afford private addiction care. Unfortunately, in the United Kingdom, you have to pay for private rehab treatment. Rehabs are managed by charities or organisations that must fund their expenses and pay their...

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Drug and Alcohol Dependence

Drug and alcohol dependency Drug and Alcohol dependence is a growing problem worldwide. A casual glance at the newspapers will reveal stories of crimes and tragedies occurring to all types of people while under the influence of alcohol. The problem...

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Does Alcohol Rehab Work?

If you or someone you love is looking to enter into rehab, it’s only natural that you’d begin to wonder about whether rehab actually works or not. It’s understandable to question these things, and that’s what we’re here for. We’re...

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Alcohol Dependence Definition

Alcohol dependence is also known as alcohol dependence syndrome, a type of alcohol use disorder. It can range from mild to severe in terms of the level of dependence. Being dependent on alcohol is a very serious condition. Simply put,...

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Benzodiazepine Detox

  Benzodiazepines are most commonly prescribed for anxiety conditions, especially panic disorder (PD) and generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). They are also sometimes prescribed for seizure disorders. Klonopin, for example, is often prescribed for epilepsy. Benzodiazepines are also prescribed for insomnia...

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It’s a dog’s life – film to tackle alcoholism

A Relatable Film for School Children Dogs have much to teach us about life and so what better way to help children understand addiction than through ‘It’s A Dogs Life’. The short movie is about children and addiction and features...

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Residential Alcohol Rehab

When entering treatment for alcohol addiction in a residential alcohol rehab facility, you will be welcomed by a team member who will assess your health before your treatment commences. In most residential alcohol rehabs, you will also meet the medical...

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Methadone Withdrawal and Detox

More than 70% of the drug-related deaths in the world are related to the use of opioids. Methadone has been found to be useful for pain relief and opioid detox when used properly as prescribed by a physician. However, this drug...

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How Much Does Alcohol Rehab Cost?

If you have an addiction, attending rehab can help you recover. But what is the cost of rehab in the UK? Here, we discuss the different choices you have available. If you have a limited amount of money, there are...

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