World cup footie a ‘perfect storm’ for gambling addicts

World cup footie a ‘perfect storm’ for gambling addicts: Huge rise in ‘day trading’ combined with the cost of living crisis and World Cup is a ‘perfect storm’ for gambling addicts, says Priory gambling expert “In the last few months I have talked to a person who gambled away their redundancy money, and another who […]

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World cup footie a ‘perfect storm’ for gambling addicts

World cup footie a ‘perfect storm’ for gambling addicts: Huge rise in ‘day trading’ combined with the cost of living crisis and World Cup is a ‘perfect storm’ for gambling addicts, says Priory gambling expert “In the last few months I have talked to a person who gambled away their redundancy money, and another who […]

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Tsunami of people seeking stress and addiction help

Priory sees huge rise in people inquiring about treatment for stress and alcohol addiction 70% increase in a year in those inquiring about stress treatment 150% increase on the same period two years ago People are “numbing” or self-medicating their emotions with alcohol, with a 55% year-on-year increase in addiction treatment inquiries Priory experts are […]

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Tsunami of people seeking stress and addiction help

Priory sees huge rise in people inquiring about treatment for stress and alcohol addiction 70% increase in a year in those inquiring about stress treatment 150% increase on the same period two years ago People are “numbing” or self-medicating their emotions with alcohol, with a 55% year-on-year increase in addiction treatment inquiries Priory experts are […]

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ADHD at University – diagnosis is the key to success

ADHD at university: Why diagnosis, treatment and greater inclusivity is so important, says Priory expert. ADHD Awareness Month occurs annually throughout October and is dedicated to raising awareness of and educating the public about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. An estimated 2.6million people in the UK are living with ADHD, with official figures giving a childhood […]

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ADHD at University – diagnosis is the key to success

ADHD at university: Why diagnosis, treatment and greater inclusivity is so important, says Priory expert. ADHD Awareness Month occurs annually throughout October and is dedicated to raising awareness of and educating the public about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. An estimated 2.6million people in the UK are living with ADHD, with official figures giving a childhood […]

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Grown and flown?

Grown and flown? When your children have left home there is some psychological readjustment to be done – and possibly some emotional turmoil to contend with. Two Priory experts offer their advice: Some parents feel a sense of loss but others want their lives back. Is that common? Priory psychotherapist Willis Atherley-Bourne, based at the […]

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How NOT to talk to your teen about drugs ahead of music festivals

How NOT to talk to your teenager about drugs ahead of music festivals: Priory expert says lectures won’t work but parents need to let adult children know: “You have no idea what you might be getting” and “there is no safe way to take illegal drugs” UK addiction expert Dr Niall Campbell says he has treated […]

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How NOT to talk to your teen about drugs ahead of music festivals

How NOT to talk to your teenager about drugs ahead of music festivals: Priory expert says lectures won’t work but parents need to let adult children know: “You have no idea what you might be getting” and “there is no safe way to take illegal drugs” UK addiction expert Dr Niall Campbell says he has treated […]

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