Eastenders character Lauren Branning has been battling the booze for some time now and things are coming to a head. Her alcoholic behaviour has got her it to tons of bother and, like a lot of teenagers, things will only get worse unless something or someone intervenes.

To beat the booze, a rehab has outlined Lauren’s life if she chooses to get help now and how her life can change for the better. Read the rest of this entry »

A leading drug and alcohol rehabilitation expert has expressed his dismay and shock and questioned the professionalism of some of the world’s most famous rehabs in treating ‘addictions’ and changing people’s behaviour in light of the recent story about a dad putting his son in to rehab to stop him being gay. Read the rest of this entry »

A drug used to treat heart and other circulatory conditions including high blood pressure and that also helps relieve anxiety as it is a beta-blocker, is to be introduced as the new wonder drug to beat alcohol addiction, according to scientists at Cambridge. Read the rest of this entry »

The term denial is often used and associated with alcohol, substance and behavioural addictions. Read the rest of this entry »

Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that PEOPLE over the age of 45 are three times more likely to drink alcohol almost every day than those who are younger. Read the rest of this entry »

A BBC Panorama programme on ‘hidden alcoholics’ in the UK presented by former Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell, has helped dispel the age-old stereotypical view of an alcoholic. Read the rest of this entry »

Alcohol-related deaths in England and Wales could top 200,000 in 20 years if more isn’t done to prevent alcohol abuse some leading doctors have warned. Read the rest of this entry »

So called 'drunk tanks' like this one in the US could be introduced in the UK

New measures that could be introduced to tackle the ‘scandal’ of alcohol abuse and binge drinking in the UK include sweeping minimum pricing and prison-like ‘drunk tanks’ according to by the Prime Minister David Cameron. Read the rest of this entry »

A new report into the state of alcohol abuse in Wales has asked for people to realise that alcohol is everyone’s problem and not to distance themselves from this ever-increasing issue. Read the rest of this entry »

I think it appropriate to record my thanks for the superb care and attention I experienced during my recent 4 week stay at Abbey Care for Detox & Rehab. Read the rest of this entry »