A 15 year old boy is set to be the first patient in the UK to be officially diagnosed with internet gaming addiction, while a 9 year old girl has entered rehab for her worrying behaviour around video game ‘Fortnite’…
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Government pledges £6million for children of alcoholic parents
Children with alcoholic parents are set to receive £6million of funding to get support…
Where to find support amid worrying drug misuse death statistics
Figures have revealed some of our towns have the highest death rates from heroin and morphine misuse…
NSPCC report 30% rise in helpline contacts about parents with drug and alcohol dependency
The leading children’s charity reported almost 200 calls and emails a week relating to parental substance misuse…
How technology can help address alcohol dependency
This Alcohol Awareness Week focuses on the impact alcoholism can have on the wider family. But the important thing to remember is that there are support services out there for everyone involved…
Combat your gambling urges
The thrill of a win can become addictive, but the odds won’t always be in your favour. Here’s how to curb those gambling urges before they spiral out of control…
My mum's near suicide motivated me to break free from my addictions
Kitty Waters buried her emotions in drink and drugs, but when her mum’s depression became too much, she transformed her life. Now she helps others from hitting rock bottom…
'I spent my teenager years supporting my alcoholic mother'
James Mowat grew up in a traumatising environment, but being abandoned by his mum gave him the motivation to make a success out of life…
I overcame years of addiction and drug abuse
Cocaine left Edward isolated, afraid and feeling empty inside. Then he found the strength to ask for help…