Addictions blog articles

The advice within this blog is for adult children whose parents are struggling to give up drinking alcohol. If you're worrying about how to get a parent to stop drinking, you can find some helpful advice here.

Learn here how addictive cocaine is, why it's so addictive, and how to get support for cocaine addiction.

A father shares his experience as the parent of an online gaming addict to raise awareness of the addiction and encourage parents to “trust their instincts if they have suspicions”.

Eight years ago, sports agent and Lancashire and Derbyshire cricketer, Luke Sutton, attended the 28-day addiction treatment programme at Priory Hospital Altrincham. He was recently reunited with his addiction therapist, Samantha Strickland, who formed part of the team who supported him. 

If you're worried about a family member or friend, we have outlined how to help someone with a gambling addiction.

What to look out for in functioning alcoholics and how to get help if you’re struggling.

Ketamine is a powerful anaesthetic drug that's used for pain management in veterinary settings and occasionally in hospitals. Here are some long-term effects of the drug.

Outlining the signs of compulsive shopping, and what to do if you're addicted to spending money.

Find out how alcohol affects a person’s behaviour and how you can manage its impact.

Understanding what an opioid is, who takes them, and why they're prescribed in the UK today.

Everything you need to know about Nurofen Plus addiction, including the symptoms and potential treatments.

If you're worried that you may be dealing with a zopiclone addiction, or are concerned about someone you're close to, we have looked at the signs and symptoms that could suggest that someone is struggling with the drug.