Is your gambling becoming a problem?
What is gambling addiction? A gambling addiction is a common problem that can be defined as an impulse control disorder. It is a behavioural addiction, where unlike drug addiction, you are addicted to the behaviour itself. You have little or no control over your urge to gamble, even though you understand the negative impact of […]
Substance addiction: causes, effects, and support
Substance addiction is when someone continues to use a substance even though it's causing problems in their life or they know it's a problem. Substances are things that you put into your body to make it feel better, such as alcohol, caffeine, or drugs like cocaine, heroin, or prescription painkillers. When someone is addicted to […]
Addictions
Let’s look at addictions in its many forms, what it is and how it can affect you. Addiction is a chronic brain disease with genetic, psychosocial and environmental factors that can lead to the inability to control your behaviour. Addiction can cause a wide range of health issues and it’s important to seek support if […]
Losing someone through suicide
The grief we feel when someone close to us dies through suicide shares many characteristics with other bereavements but in many ways it is also very different. The grief you feel may last a lot longer and be much harder for you to come to terms with for a variety of reasons. How suicide grief […]

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