Is Virtual Reality Addictive?
Is Virtual Reality Addictive? Written By: Nicholas Conn Help4Addiction Founder Medically Reviewed By: Dr. Robert Lefever M.A., M.B., B.Chir, Founding Director of the PROMIS Recovery Centre A few weeks ago we talked about the increasing issue of gaming addiction, brought about by immersive games, such as Fortnite and World of Warcraft. We now explore how […]
Support For You When A Loved One Goes Into Rehab
Support For You When A Loved One Goes Into Rehab Written By: Nicholas Conn Help4Addiction Founder Medically Reviewed By: Dr. Robert Lefever M.A., M.B., B.Chir, Founding Director of the PROMIS Recovery Centre It is never easy for you to see someone you love go through an addiction or mental health illness. When they do go […]
The Common Effects of Alcohol Consumption
The Common Effects of Alcohol Consumption Alcohol has been part of our culture for many years, with many ancient civilisations and remote tribes using alcohol as a food, a medicine, a tranquilliser and even as a religious artefact. The effects of alcohol have long been studied and documented, but with today’s sophisticated research, tools and […]
The Digital Addiction Continues – Gaming Disorders
The Digital Addiction Continues – Gaming Disorders The growth of the digital world has revolutionised our lives, from finding information by talking to Siri, to catching up with an old friend with your fingertips.
Medication or Meditation?
Medication or Meditation? Written By: Nicholas Conn Help4Addiction Founder Medically Reviewed By: Dr. Robert Lefever M.A., M.B., B.Chir, Founding Director of the PROMIS Recovery Centre In recovery, we use meditation- it is commonly used in rehab centres as it helps individuals to learn how to relax and how to get focused – it benefits in such […]
Alcohol And Depression
Alcohol And Depression It’s no secret that drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can lead to alcohol-related harm to your physical health, whether it be short-term effects such as alcohol poisoning or long-term consequences such as organ damage. Excessive alcohol consumption (e.g. alcohol abuse or binge drinking) can also increase the risk of developing alcohol addiction. […]
Alcoholism in the UK – The Facts
Alcoholism in the UK – The Facts A study undertaken in 2010 on behalf of the Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs on the harm that the misuse of drugs causes in the UK, showed alcohol to be the most harmful.
Surviving Christmas as an Alcoholic
Surviving Christmas as an Alcoholic Written By: Nicholas Conn Help4Addiction Founder Medically Reviewed By: Dr. Robert Lefever M.A., M.B., B.Chir, Founding Director of the PROMIS Recovery Centre Everyone loves Christmas, right? No. Wrong. Not everyone loves Christmas, but everyone is expected to love Christmas and if you don’t, people tell you not to be so […]
Understanding the Cycle of Addiction
Understanding the Cycle of Addiction Written By: Nicholas Conn Help4Addiction Founder Medically Reviewed By: Dr. Robert Lefever M.A., M.B., B.Chir, Founding Director of the PROMIS Recovery Centre Addiction arises as a result of a need to escape uncomfortable feelings. Alcoholics usually begin drinking as a remedy for overwhelming feelings of helplessness which they don’t know […]
Breaking Your Alcohol Addiction Cycle
Breaking Your Alcohol Addiction Cycle The journey from addict to recovery presents many challenges along the way, but perhaps one of the biggest challenges in the initial stages is breaking the addiction cycle that has its hold on you.