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 turn to alcohol to manage stress, shift work, or life’s demands, but how can we tell when drinking starts to affect our health?

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.

Use, misuse, dependence and addiction. Assess your use of alcohol, substances and prescription medications. Read the signs that there might be a problem.