People who binge drink will consume little or even nothing during the working week, then consume large amounts of alcohol on Friday and Saturday nights. Because alcohol use is limited to the weekend, people often view it as just a harmless and normal way to socialise. However, from a clinical…
The latest government figures tell us that an estimated 608,416 adults were struggling with alcohol addiction. Despite more awareness around the dangers of alcohol, it is still a major problem in our society. The figures don't tell you how many people around the person suffering are affected, too. Many loved…
There’s a common perception of addiction as being completely debilitating. It certainly can be. Many people with a dependency on alcohol or other drugs can struggle to function normally. A substance misuse problem can affect work, studies, relationships and every other aspect of day-to-day life. Othe people can continue –…