Addiction Counselling

There are many signs of addiction and some may vary depending on the substance and the activity:

Our Approach to Addiction Counselling

Our addiction counselling services are tailored to address the unique needs of each individual. Our treatments vary depending on the Individual, here are some below:

• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Addressing thought patterns and behaviors related to addiction, helping individuals develop healthier coping strategies.
• Motivational Interviewing: Fostering intrinsic motivation to make positive behavioral changes and sustain recovery.
• Relapse Prevention: Equipping individuals with the skills to identify triggers and effectively manage cravings to prevent relapse.
• Family Therapy: Involving loved ones in the recovery process to rebuild supportive and healthy relationships.

Benefits of Addiction Counselling

Engaging in addiction counseling can lead to numerous benefits, including:

• Empowerment: Regaining a sense of control and empowerment over one’s life and choices.
• Coping Skills: Developing healthy coping mechanisms to manage stress, triggers, and life’s challenges without resorting to substance abuse.
• Supportive Environment: Accessing a safe and non-judgmental space to process challenges, setbacks, and triumphs on the road to recovery.
• Personal Growth: Nurturing personal growth, self-awareness, and a renewed sense of purpose beyond addiction.

Drug Misuse Statistics

• In 2018, 4,359 people died from drug poisoning in the UK, with 2,917 of these deaths attributed to drug misuse, marking a 17% increase from the previous year1.
• Cannabis, cocaine, and nitrous oxide were identified as the most commonly used drugs in the UK between 2018 and 20191.

Cannabis:

Approximately 2.6 million people used cannabis in 2018/19, accounting for 7.6% of adults aged 16-591.

Cocaine:

Around 976,000 adults used powder cocaine in 2018/19, representing 2.9% of adults aged 16-591.

Nitrous Oxide:

Approximately 763,000 adults used nitrous oxide in 2018/19, constituting 2.3% of adults aged 16-591.

Other drugs, such as ecstasy, ketamine, and amphetamines, have also been subject to fluctuations in usage patterns over the years1.

Overall Drug Use and Misuse

1. In 2018/19, an estimated 3.2 million people aged 16-59 had taken drugs, equating to around 1 in 11 adults in the UK1.
2. Around 1.3 million young people (aged 16-24) had taken drugs in the same period, representing approximately 1 in 5 young adults1.
3. Furthermore, 18,053 hospital admissions were recorded as poisoning by drug misuse in 2018/19, and there were 7,376 hospital admissions for drug-related mental and behavioral disorders1.
4. The frequency of visits to pubs and nightclubs was linked to a higher occurrence of drug use1.
5. It was observed that 9.8% of people living in urban areas were more likely to have taken any drug than those living in rural areas1.
6. People with lower levels of happiness were also found to be more likely to have taken drugs than those with higher levels of happiness1.

Alcohol Misuse

• Over half of UK drinkers (56%) admitted to reaching for alcohol in order to relax3.
• Substance use across the UK has increased over the last 5 years, with regions like Yorkshire and The Humber, the East Midlands, and London experiencing significant spikes in drug usage3.

Based on these statistics, its clear addiction and substance abuse is in a significant issue in the UK affecting large number of individuals, highlighting the importance of gaining back control.