by Sorcha Montgomery | May 8, 2017 | Topics, Treatment
What is Opioid Painkiller Dependence? Opioid Painkiller Dependence (OPD) is a physical addiction to prescription, and or over the counter painkillers. Opioid painkiller dependence is a long-term medical condition — and one that can be treated effectively. Many people...
by Sorcha Montgomery | May 8, 2017 | Topics, Treatment
Recovery means different things to different people, and everybody’s recovery is different. Recovery is never out of reach, no matter how hopeless your situation seems. Change is possible with the right treatment and support – even if you’ve tried and failed before....
by Sorcha Montgomery | May 8, 2017 | Topics, Treatment
Here’s what you need to know should you ever have to help a person who’s having a bad reaction to a drug or overdosing. Following these steps could save their life. What to look out for AnxiousTensePanickyOverheated and dehydratedDrowsy, orHaving difficulty with...
by Sorcha Montgomery | May 8, 2017 | Topics, Treatment
What is self help /mutual aid? Self help groups, also known as mutual aid groups, are groups of people with similar experiences helping each other to manage or overcome issues. Providing mutual support for each other. Through face to face or online support groups....
by Sorcha Montgomery | May 8, 2017 | Topics, Treatment
WHAT IS THIS? Talking therapies are when you talk about your problems. This may involve exploring the reasons for your substance use but may focus on what you can do to resist using or to achieve other positive goals, or may involve a mixture of these. These sessions...
by Sorcha Montgomery | May 8, 2017 | Topics, Treatment
COCAINE A white powder stimulant that is normally snorted or rubbed into the gums. Also called: BlowCChangCharlieChingCokeCrackFlakeFreebasePebblesPercyRocksSniffSnowStonesTootWashWhite The most comprehensive & up to date info on Cocaine can be found here ...
by Annemarie Ward | Mar 20, 2017 | News
Faces and Voices of Recovery UK annual conference 2016 (In partnership with the University of Chester and Halton Borough Council) Addiction, Recovery and Families Friday September 9th 2014 Select Security Stadium Lowerhouse Lane Widnes WA8 7DZ Confirmed speakers...
by Annemarie Ward | Mar 16, 2017 | Topics, Treatment
A blood-borne virus is a virus that is transmitted not only by blood itself, but also by body fluids that contain blood. The most common blood-borne viruses are HCV, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and HIV. Many viruses can remain infectious in blood outside of the body for...
by Annemarie Ward | Mar 13, 2017 | Recovery Month, Resources
What is Recovery Month? Now in its 32nd year, Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery, just as we celebrate improvements made by those who are managing other health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease. Each...
by Annemarie Ward | Mar 13, 2017 | News
Recovery Month 2016 comes to an end for another year. Unfortunately this year we have seen unprecedented levels of disinvestment in treatment and recovery support services and the highest levels of drug related deaths ever recorded and demand for our advocacy and...
