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.
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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.
The Living Room Cardiff provides various substance misuse services across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, including:
Love & Sex: Consider seeking help if you answer “yes” to any of the following questions…
We have a team of addiction specialists, including addictions counsellors, recovery coaches and a team of peer mentors who run group support sessions, as well as offering individual support. All our recovery coaches and peer mentors are well trained and qualified and have a minimum of 2 years in recovery. Please telephone to make an appointment and out team specialist will see you within a week of you contacting us – sometimes sooner.
Drugs: Consider seeking help if you answer “yes” to any of the following questions…
Become a volunteer. There are a number of ways in which you can get involved with the work of Living Room Cardiff:
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