Alcohol promises such a lot
One of the things that I have noticed about alcohol is that it promises such a lot. It doesn't matter what group it belongs to (beer,...
The Dirty Tricks of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Alcohol and other drugs have many dirty tricks. They tell us that they can make us feel good. And of course they do. For a short time!...
Changing Ones Identity
Changing one's name is a rather big step. At the very least, there is the multitude of official documents that need to change, drivers...
Never Give Up: Because Change is Possible
People often ask me if they should give up trying to support the person they love who is living with a mental health, alcohol or other...
Get busy getting back to feeling like You
One of the things about mental health, alcohol and other drug problems is that they become all consuming. Not just for the person who is...
What Causes Addiction?
People often ask me what causes addiction. And I say, firstly the word 'addiction' is so stigmatising, so let's talk about dependency...