Addictions blog articles

We have taken a look at the effects that alcoholism can have on a family, how to deal with addiction in the family and the support that Priory can offer as a person embarks on recovery.

What is involved in complementary therapies? A guide to mindfulness, art therapy and yoga for GPs and their patients with addiction concerns.

We look at how best to manage an alcoholic parent or alcoholic parents to make sure that the entire family doesn’t have to live with the effects of the addiction.

How alcohol addiction physically affects different parts of your body.

It’s hard to know where the line is when it comes to drinking alcohol. Here are some signs that you’re drinking too much and may have developed a dependency.

Family therapy can help everyone affected by an addiction to understand each other once again and move forward as a support network that can look after one another.

With under a week to go to the World Cup, and alcohol sales expected to soar, nearly half of UK adults still don't know the Government's weekly recommended alcohol limits.

Do you find yourself waking up covered in sweat after drinking? You might be experiencing night sweats due to alcohol.

If you are abusing fentanyl or are worried about someone you care about, there are common signs and symptoms that can indicate addiction. We list them here alongside available treatments.

David* has shared his story of recovery from alcohol addiction, sex and love addiction and unresolved childhood trauma.

Exploring the effects of codeine abuse, from withdrawing to developing a dependency.

‘Aftercare’ describes the treatment and support that is offered beyond an inpatient stay for addiction treatment. Here are the benefits to those in recovery.