I’ve attended training in January to learn the 5-Step Method of supporting families coping with a loved one’s drug or alcohol use. It is the first time I have come across a model of support that helps family members in their own right. Usually, the person having...
I’m a total and utter party pooper when it comes to drinking around children. A bit of an outcast in terms of my opinion on the subject. It’s what our mums and dads always did and it didn’t do us any harm right? Wrong! Before I begin, I don’t...
Are you stuck with trying to help your husband, wife or other family member with their drinking or drug use? You are probably is a position where you feel you have tried everything and nothing works. They wont stop, they’re lying and you are stressed out with a...
Counselling is not the only option Drug and alcohol use affects not only the person using the substance themselves, but the people around them too. It is estimated that for every problematic substance user, between five and twenty family members are affected by...
Hopefully you read part one of my blog last week How do I know if someone is an addict?- Part one- The stages of substance use This week, I’ll focus on the diagnosis of substance use. To put it simply, I think if someone has a problem with substance use, then...
Did I get your attention? Just so you know, I never ever label anyone an ‘addict’. I’ll explain why in part two of this blog. For now, forget the labels and read on… Let’s face it, most of us have overindulged with alcohol and/or drugs in our time. Many people...
How frustrating is it when we can see that someone we love has problems, yet they don’t seem to see it themselves? When they do see it, it’s a short-term realisation then, usually, a step back into their own behaviours. For families and friends of that...
Resilience- how to cope under pressure I attended Liggy Webb’s Resilience Master Class in Manchester a few years ago and I’ve been a huge fan of her work ever since. I am so excited that she has agreed to guest blog for us. Liggy has worked all over the...
Happiness Rules! I hope you’ve all had a positive week. When we are under pressure, even when we think we have a handle on it, that pressure can manifest itself in lots of different ways. Recently, I’ve felt it myself physically and emotionally. Luckily...
It’s tough for family or friends of substance users to understand why their loved one lies to them about their drug or alcohol use (I’ll refer to drug use from this point on, to include alcohol). It’s also incredibly frustrating because when we know someone is lying...
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