On a biological level – certain brain functions are compromised by the pleasurable and motivational effects of the drug of choice, leading to altered thought processes and dependency.
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Addiction must be viewed as a process that is progressive. Addiction must be seen as an illness – in AA it is described as a three-fold illness: physical, mental/emotional and spiritual; and unless there is adjustment of personality on all three levels, there will be no permanent sobriety; additionally, it is an illness that undergoes continuous development from a definite, though often unclear, beginning towards an end point.
Family members are often deeply affected by the individual’s addiction. Some people even say that addiction is a family illness, as it requires not only the recovery of the addict, but also of the whole family.
Living Room Cardiff’s peer support is the process of giving and receiving non-professional, non-clinical assistance to achieve long-term recovery from severe alcohol and/or other drug-related problems or harmful behaviours.
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Recognising one’s need of help is the first step to recovery. However, people in recovery and their families are often not prepared for the issues that follow once abstinence is achieved – specifically coming to terms with living alongside a non drinking/or using family member, and for the people in recovery him/herself, getting used to living a sober life.
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Living Room Cardiff’s peer support is the process of giving and receiving non-professional, non-clinical assistance to achieve long-term recovery from severe alcohol and/or other drug-related problems or harmful behaviours.
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