If you have a dependency on alcohol, you are not alone, as over half a million people in England are dependent drinkers. It is the biggest risk facto…

According to the NHS, last year over 350,000 hospital admissions were for reasons related to alcohol usage. This is a 6% increase over the previous y…

The Covid-19 lockdown has changed all our routines including our patterns of alcohol consumption. Alcohol sales have soared by nearly 300% globally i…

In this article I want to reflect on some of the influences and experiences that can impact on young men, that may well trigger feelings of anxiety a…

On Valentine’s day, I enjoyed a romantic dinner with my wife. Later in the evening I quickly threw a notepad and pen into a bag in preparation for a…

At the time of writing this article, a major sporting event is about to take place. I decided to do something that I very rarely do, and I haven’t do…

When we are trying to change a behaviour or a response, it can be a frustrating and baffling process. Why, if we try so hard, are we still doing the…

In everyday language, the term addiction is usually applied to the 'need' to repeatedly take a drink or drug due to the physical or mental withdrawal…

Addiction, substance use disorder, dependency. However you define it personally or professionally, it is a major issue and one that extends across al…

Gaming disorder Earlier this month (October 2019), the government announced a new service for gaming addicts aged 13-25 at the Centre for Internet a…

Addiction to alcohol is no different to addiction to any other drug... except that alcohol is legal, widely available, and used as the drug of recrea…

Psychotherapist Noel Bell explores some helpful treatment plans for addiction.