Throughout February we are talking about talking. Simply speaking to someone is an important step when it comes to improving our mental health, facing struggles and tackling addiction. The power of talking Talking about how you are feeling, particularly if you are struggling with your mental health can feel incredibly hard but when you open up it can do wonders for your wellbeing. Verbalising your thoughts enables you to gain another person’s perspective, their emotional support and...

The beginning of the year is often touted as a time to quit alcohol for a month and have a health kick after an overindulgent Christmas. Whilst taking a break from drinking is something we support at CADAS, it’s a hard truth that for those struggling with dependency and addiction, the solution isn’t that simple. January can be incredibly hard for many, with the third Monday of the month even hailed as the most depressing of the year. Cold, dark nights, financial struggles and a pressure to...

For many, Christmas is a time of joy but for some it is a time of immense pressure. Pressure. Pressure. Pressure. Pressure. Pressure to ‘have fun’, to ‘let go’, to drink, gamble, take drugs and give in to temptations. Pressure to give in to addiction.   Addiction doesn’t take a holiday Christmas is often an opportunity to relax, spend precious time with friends and family and have fun. But what can feel like harmless fun can quickly turn into a spiral of unhealthy habits and for those...