It’s obvious that drugs and alcohol affect our moods, behaviour and actions. Lots of people have experienced the mental, emotional and physical negative effects of over-using drugs and alcohol. But, does alcohol and drug addiction affect your mental health?
Livingstone House has a duty to care for all of our residents. We protect and empower residents at risk of exploitation or abuse. Read about how our safeguarding policy and practices are validated by local authorities and the steps we take to prioritise our residents’ safety.
Sobriety is a journey, not an overnight fix. Read about the different stages of rehabilitation, the options of a halfway house and how to identify if you need to find a drug or alcohol rehabilitation centre to help you or a loved one.
Lots of people try to make positive changes at the start of a new year. Choosing to alcohol detox is a positive step away from alcoholism. Learn more about what to expect from the detox process and the support available to anyone wanting to start a detox.
Christmas can be both a magical and a stressful time. Explore practical suggestions to help you stay clean and sober at Christmas. And get ideas to support someone in your life who is trying to make positive changes this time of year.
Want to know where to start with getting support for someone struggling with addiction? No question is too small or too big. Learn about the different types of help, for different types of people.
Co-codamol is a legal, effective and mainstream painkiller. It’s easily accessible and not many people would have it on their list of well-known addictions. Learn about what makes co-codamol addictive and what a withdrawal looks like.
Livingstone House service users and staff got to attend a Birmingham City FC home game recently. This was through Birmingham City’s Ticket Incentive Scheme of which Livingstone House is an active member. The scheme allows local schools, charities, youth groups and sports teams to earn commission by selling special rate tickets for Blues matches. Looks
A great interview by Lovebrum with Livingstone House volunteer, Paul Madan. Livingstone House is looking for funding from Lovebrum. If successful, Livingstone House would use LoveBrum’s funding for their Therapeutic Garden Space, a dedicated area of the garden for health and well being for their service users.. The article can be seen in full at Lovebrum
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