http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7212423.stm
The above article relates to the impact addiction problems can have on the whole family. Many people with drug and alcohol problems have children and are constantly in fear of their children being taken away if they ask for the help they need. This fear stops those really in need of support from asking for it - what are the consequences? The children suffer. We need to stop the stigmatisms, recognise the problems and everyone will benefit, not least our families...
Friday 30 May 2008
Tuesday 27 May 2008
England and Alcohol - the statistics
http://www.ic.nhs.uk/pubs/alcohol08
Want to know about drinking in the UK? - check out the latest publication from the NHS Information Centre. Follow the link to read about health issues relating to alcohol in England and view the statistics. The reports cover topics such as drinking habits and behaviours among adults and school children, drinking related ill health and mortality, affordability of alcohol and alcohol related costs.
Want to know about drinking in the UK? - check out the latest publication from the NHS Information Centre. Follow the link to read about health issues relating to alcohol in England and view the statistics. The reports cover topics such as drinking habits and behaviours among adults and school children, drinking related ill health and mortality, affordability of alcohol and alcohol related costs.
Friday 23 May 2008
Drinkers Education..
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7399192.stm
Are drinkers ignorant about what they drink or are regulations and production methods changing so fast we can't keep up - do you know how much you can drink and then get behind the wheel of your car without being put behind bars?....get yourself educated about your drinking.
Are drinkers ignorant about what they drink or are regulations and production methods changing so fast we can't keep up - do you know how much you can drink and then get behind the wheel of your car without being put behind bars?....get yourself educated about your drinking.
Hospital admissions soar...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7414322.stm
As hospitals face more and more admissions related to alcohol how will the NHS cope and what can we do to stop future problems, such as the developing teenage drinking cycle?
As hospitals face more and more admissions related to alcohol how will the NHS cope and what can we do to stop future problems, such as the developing teenage drinking cycle?
Friday 16 May 2008
Gaming Addictions - 'like being on drugs'
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main.jhtml?xml=/earth/2008/04/03/scivideo103.xml
More and more evidence is pointing towards new technology and it's increasing link to addiction problems - problems defined as just as serious as more commonly acknowledged addictions, like heroin addiction and alcoholism. Just what are the risk factors and how can video games seriously damage your life? What is the extent of this problem and with the world of gaming developing more rapidly that most industries on the planet are we causing a huge new problem for the next generations?
More and more evidence is pointing towards new technology and it's increasing link to addiction problems - problems defined as just as serious as more commonly acknowledged addictions, like heroin addiction and alcoholism. Just what are the risk factors and how can video games seriously damage your life? What is the extent of this problem and with the world of gaming developing more rapidly that most industries on the planet are we causing a huge new problem for the next generations?
Thursday 15 May 2008
Do you think before you drink?
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/107214.php
The above article taps into how we think about drinking...do you know how may units you consume in a week and more to the point how many units we are advised to limit ourselves to drink.... and what effect this has on our health?
The equation for working out how many units we drink is -
Multiply the volume (in millilitres) by %ABV then divide the result by 1000.
Units = (volume (ml) x %ABV)
1000
(If the drinks container gives you the volume in cl, not ml, add a 0 on the end and put into the equation). the World Health Organization recommends a week allowance of no more than 14 units for women and 21 units for men - do you know what you're drinking?
The above article taps into how we think about drinking...do you know how may units you consume in a week and more to the point how many units we are advised to limit ourselves to drink.... and what effect this has on our health?
The equation for working out how many units we drink is -
Multiply the volume (in millilitres) by %ABV then divide the result by 1000.
Units = (volume (ml) x %ABV)
1000
(If the drinks container gives you the volume in cl, not ml, add a 0 on the end and put into the equation). the World Health Organization recommends a week allowance of no more than 14 units for women and 21 units for men - do you know what you're drinking?
Wednesday 14 May 2008
Enslaved by K
http://lifeandhealth.guardian.co.uk/health/story/0,,2275257,00.html
The above link takes you to a fascinating story as told by a young man living in today's drug culture - if you want to know what a k-hole is and how people feel about psychological addiction as oppose to physical addiction you should read this account...
The above link takes you to a fascinating story as told by a young man living in today's drug culture - if you want to know what a k-hole is and how people feel about psychological addiction as oppose to physical addiction you should read this account...
Friday 9 May 2008
Gambling - opportunity and addiction
http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/ontv/theinsider/britains+gambling+addiction/611277
The above link refers to a Channel 4 article written addressing the ever increasing number of betting shops, bookies and casinos, all offering easy opportunities to gamble. What should the government be doing to tackle problem gambling in light of their continued licensing of new places for people to spend money? Many people develop addiction problems leading to financial and psychological issues for them and their families - is problem gambling really recognised by the government as it should be?
The above link refers to a Channel 4 article written addressing the ever increasing number of betting shops, bookies and casinos, all offering easy opportunities to gamble. What should the government be doing to tackle problem gambling in light of their continued licensing of new places for people to spend money? Many people develop addiction problems leading to financial and psychological issues for them and their families - is problem gambling really recognised by the government as it should be?
Thursday 8 May 2008
Cannabis Crackdown?
http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=366759&NewsAreaID=2
As stated in the above link to a publication by The Central Office of Information, the face of cannabis is changing - stronger strains, younger users and harsher penalties - will changing the class of this drug have a significant effect on who chooses to use it?
As stated in the above link to a publication by The Central Office of Information, the face of cannabis is changing - stronger strains, younger users and harsher penalties - will changing the class of this drug have a significant effect on who chooses to use it?
Friday 2 May 2008
Prisoners - treatment clinics or prison?
http://www.theage.com.au/news/opinion/gino-vumbaca/2008/04/27/1209234652861.html
The above article, published in an Australian newspaper, discusses the ever growing prison population and comments on the large proportion of inmates who committed their crimes whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol - should the prison systems around the world be obligated to get these prisoners treatment, instead of handing out blanket punishments? If so, who should be prioritised for treatment and what criteria should be implemented to this end?
The above article, published in an Australian newspaper, discusses the ever growing prison population and comments on the large proportion of inmates who committed their crimes whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol - should the prison systems around the world be obligated to get these prisoners treatment, instead of handing out blanket punishments? If so, who should be prioritised for treatment and what criteria should be implemented to this end?
'Only teenage girls suffer' - the anorexic myth
http://lifeandhealth.guardian.co.uk/health/story/0,,2276774,00.html
The tragic death of Prof. Rosemary Pope is a clear and unarguable illustration of the widespread nature of eating disorders - a common misconception is that eating disorders only affect young females - and additionally that the only indication of an eating disorder is extreme weight loss - this is just not the case. The above link to an article published in The Guardian addresses these misconceptions and highlights the impact this mental illness can have over suffering individuals, whether they are young, old, male or female. Let us hope that the death of such a celebrated eminent academic wakes up all up to the 'changing face of anorexia' and other eating disorders.
The tragic death of Prof. Rosemary Pope is a clear and unarguable illustration of the widespread nature of eating disorders - a common misconception is that eating disorders only affect young females - and additionally that the only indication of an eating disorder is extreme weight loss - this is just not the case. The above link to an article published in The Guardian addresses these misconceptions and highlights the impact this mental illness can have over suffering individuals, whether they are young, old, male or female. Let us hope that the death of such a celebrated eminent academic wakes up all up to the 'changing face of anorexia' and other eating disorders.
Sexual Addiction - diagnosis and media view...
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-wellbeing/features/sex-addiction-the-facts-from-the-fruity-fiction-817896.html
This recent article in The Independent highlights the prevalence and also the stigma behind sex addictions - what do you think about Lord Irvine Laidlaw of Rothiemay and the climate surrounding this very real, but somewhat investigated addiction problem?
This recent article in The Independent highlights the prevalence and also the stigma behind sex addictions - what do you think about Lord Irvine Laidlaw of Rothiemay and the climate surrounding this very real, but somewhat investigated addiction problem?
Thursday 1 May 2008
Welcome to Steps2Rehab Blog
Dear All,
Welcome to the Steps2Rehab blog - this is a space to discuss all aspects of addictions - including substances, process addictions, research, recent findings, individual cases, universal similarities and anything that is either directly or indirectly related to addiction and treatment. Watch this space and please get commenting!
Kind regards and many thanks
Melissa - www.steps2rehab.co.uk
Welcome to the Steps2Rehab blog - this is a space to discuss all aspects of addictions - including substances, process addictions, research, recent findings, individual cases, universal similarities and anything that is either directly or indirectly related to addiction and treatment. Watch this space and please get commenting!
Kind regards and many thanks
Melissa - www.steps2rehab.co.uk
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