Addiction - UCKG HelpCentre

Mar

02
2017

More young men are self harming
A poll recently conducted by three leading youth charities – the Mix, Self-Harm and Young Minds – found that out of the 500 men aged between 16–24 who were surveyed, […]
a clear sign, Addiction, mental health issue, Self-harm, young person, Youth Group,

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Nov

05
2016

Can addiction be cured
When you look at the definition of addiction, you may realise how dangerous it can be. But are the uncommon addictions really dangerous?
Addiction, Addictive behavior, Addictive personality, cure, London, Rainbow Theatre, the uncommon addictions,

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Jul

24
2016

Top 10 addictions
Addictions come in all types of practices. Some people are dependent on substances and others rely on the pleasure they get when engaging in activities.
a number of causes, Addiction, behavioural addiction, drug addiction, food addiction, Gambling, internet addiction, vital part of life,

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Jun

19
2016

Free from oppression and dependencies
I suffered from opression and always felt empty and low without any reason. I was never alone, since I came from a big family and I had friends; but despite their company, I still felt alone. As a result, I started struggling with insecurities and self-doubt, and even considered self-harming.
Addiction, Anxiety, free and powerful, I decided to come back, I have peace inside, Mental disorder, Mental health, Self-harm,

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Mar

20
2016

A vision that I didn’t give up on
I lived a life that nobody dreams of living. I couldn’t pay my bills, eat well; I had to walk to most places and borrow from friends. My life was restricted to simply depending on others
Addiction, Belief in God, depending on God, Independence Project meetings, room for more growth, the Independence Project, the power of faith,

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Mar

16
2016

The 11 Most Drug Addicted Countries in the World
A drug is any substance other than food which, when absorbed by the body, causes a physiological change. There are numerous types of drugs – some legal, others not – […]
a huge number of people, Addiction, give up on their dream, ilicit drug, powder cocaine, Seven Sisters Road, Sooner or later, Substance dependence,

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Feb

23
2016

Is sugar ‘the new crack cocaine’?
A recent Daily Mail article warned that dependency on sugar is becoming increasingly alarming, and is claimed to be ‘as dangerous as alcohol and tobacco’.
Addiction, alcohol and tobacco, Cocaine, Crack cocaine, healthy life, inability to manage, modern medicine, our loved ones, scientifically proven, Weight loss,

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Aug

30
2015

Life after the rain
According to the Mental Health Foundation, ‘a quarter of the population will experience some kind of mental health problem in the course of a year, with mixed anxiety and depression’ —the nation’s most common mental disorder.
Addiction, battle in my mind, Disease, feeling a little blue, Independence Project, life changing, Mental disorder, Mental health, mental health problem,

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Jul

29
2015

London Seniors head for Brighton fun day
Wednesday, 29th July 2015 Accompanied by friends and family members, over 100 older Londoners, most members of the Caleb group, enjoyed their annual seaside trip on Saturday 18 July. In […]
a special interest group, Addiction, Christian Church, Christian faith, England and Wales, friends and family members, older people, practical and thoughtful support, returned to London, sharing stories,

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May

27
2015

1,580 Turn Out for Leeds HelpCentre Launch
Wednesday 4th February 2015 Both auditoriums at the new UCKG HelpCentre in Leeds were filled to capacity three times over, when the centre opened its doors to the local community […]
Addiction, Christian Church, Christian faith, family members and friends, Outreach, patient care,

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