Addiction
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Understanding Addiction
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Understanding Addiction
Addiction is a complex condition that goes beyond simply making poor choices or lacking willpower.
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Short recordings of our counsellors answering the questions that come up most in sessions on this topic.Videos about Understanding Addiction
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Addiction to alcohol: Support from Change Grow Live
Explains how CGL can support people worried about alcohol use and dependence.
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Change, Grow, Live - Drug and Alcohol Service in Waltham Forest
Introduces CGL’s drug and alcohol support service and how people can access help.
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A guide to alcohol units (and signs of alcohol dependence)
Explains alcohol units and signs of dependence, with practical guidance for reducing risk.
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