Addiction

Stress, isolation and workplace bullying took RN Terry to a place of alcohol misuse and despair. He tells us how a specialist health service helped him to sobriety and new hope.

Some of us drink to cope with stress, shift work, or the demands of our work. But how do we recognise when our drinking has become a problem that could lead to a health issue?

Many of us gamble as an escape or for a thrill. But it can be hard to tell when our gambling becomes a problem for ourselves and others.

Substance use and dependence can affect anyone. No one starts using substances with the intention of becoming dependent.