You are not alone
Dr M. Tolfrey January 2, 2019
Peer support can be defined as the giving and receiving of non-professional and non-medical advice and support from others who have similar lived experiences to
Menu
SUBSTANCE MISUSE AND ADDICTIONS
The use of alcohol, other substances and other behaviours can be a way of managing difficult underlying emotions. Whilst these can numb the feelings in the shorter term, in the longer term they can exacerbate them and cause additional problems. We believe that everyone’s reasons for using these strategies for managing their emotions is unique to them and believe in finding the right approach to treatment for them.
Read More »
Why won’t they get help?
Dr M. Tolfrey January 2, 2019
Have you ever been told that you need to change something? Like being advised to lose weight by your GP or to exercise more by
What is addiction?
Dr M. Tolfrey January 2, 2019
Whereas we most commonly associate addictions with alcohol, gambling, drugs and nicotine, we can actually be addicted to many things. The main features are not