Sep 7, 2020 | News
When addiction invades a family, it hits every member in one way or another. Lives are thrown into a type of chaos that affects health, emotions, finances and relationships. A sibling, a parent, a spouse or a child might manage to step back from the addict’s...
Aug 25, 2020 | News
Treatment options for those with addiction – contact Action on Addiction https://www.actiononaddiction.org.uk/addiction-treatment/clouds-house/clouds-house-we-believe-in-you
Aug 3, 2020 | Blog
Last time I was in a bit of a panic because my son Ryan was imminently being released from prison and I didn’t know whether or not to impose the biggest boundary: Total Withdrawal. Support group helped at that point when our counsellor, Bee, advised me to wait and see...
Aug 3, 2020 | News
https://www.dhi-online.org.uk/get-help/young-peoples-drug-alcohol-services/motiv8
Aug 3, 2020 | News
https://www.wiltshiretimes.co.uk/news/18616898.two-local-men-aged-28-49-trowbridge-released-following-drugs-raid-pending-police-enquiries/
Jun 25, 2020 | Blog
Last time I talked about my dilemma concerning Ryan’s release from prison in a couple of weeks. Do I phone him (as promised) or do I impose the ultimate boundary – total withdrawal? Feeling sad and full of trepidation last week, I was desperate to get things off my...
Jun 18, 2020 | News
This Action on Addiction support page is full of information to help young people who are affected by another person’s addiction. https://aoa.getmoodle.net/course/view.php?id=15
Jun 16, 2020 | News
Joe Wicks on growing up with a heroin addicted dad. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000k1c0
Jun 16, 2020 | News
Here is a link to a very interesting article on the the Action on Addiction website regarding the effects that COVID-19 has had on addiction in the UK. https://www.actiononaddiction.org.uk/
May 20, 2020 | Blog
Almost two months into Lock Down and it’s definitely feeling like my new normal. In the same way as many people, my life revolves around home, walking, the odd shopping trip and now, happily, seeing friends and family in a limited way. I also feel lucky that we’ve got...
