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  1. Who we help
  2. Addictions We Treat

Addictions We Treat

At The Living Room, we treat all addictions and are accessible to all.

Addiction does not discriminate and can affect anyone from any background, belief or status.  Addiction may have complex causes including inherited biological and social risk factors working in tandem.  Addiction is an illness that compromises a range of cognitive functions such as:

  • impulse control
  • sensitivities to particular environmental cues
  • craving
  • obsession and compulsions
  • reward seeking
  • issues around motivation

We identify addiction as not only encompassing dependence on drugs (both legal and otherwise) such as opiates, nicotine, alcohol etc, but also a range of obsessive and compulsive behaviours that encompass such things as problem gambling, eating disorders, shopping, gaming, hoarding, exercising or working excessively, sex addiction and self harm.

Unless dealt with, addiction will remain a chronic condition incorporating cycles of relapse and recovery. It will also have an impact on children, families and communities.

At The Living Room, we maintain that on-going recovery from addiction is possible with a range of cognitive tools and the appropriate support networks.

Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol Addiction

Realising you've got a problem with alcohol is the first big step to getting help. Read on for more information and support. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2017

Updated: 18th November, 2020

Author: Mark Wiseman

Related topics:
  • Addictions We Treat
Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

If you are living with an addiction to drugs we can help. Read on for more information and support. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2017

Updated: 18th November, 2020

Author: Mark Wiseman

Related topics:
  • Addictions We Treat
  • Substance Addictions
Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders

People often suffer with eating disorders for many years before seeking help, making recovery an often painstaking process. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2017

Updated: 18th November, 2020

Author: Mark Wiseman

Related topics:
  • Behavioural Addictions
  • Addictions We Treat
Family and Carers

Family and Carers

The Living Room runs weekly specialist counselling groups for friends, family members and carers of those living with addiction. Read more

Published: 17th April, 2018

Updated: 18th November, 2020

Author: Mark Wiseman

Related topics:
  • Addictions We Treat
Gambling Addiction

Gambling Addiction

Compulsive gambling can harm your health and relationships, and leave you in serious debt. If you have a problem with gambling and you would like to stop, support is available. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2017

Updated: 18th November, 2020

Author: Mark Wiseman

Related topics:
  • Behavioural Addictions
  • Addictions We Treat
Relationships (Love and Sex)

Relationships (Love and Sex)

Is your romantic or sexual behaviour causing you problems? If the answer is yes, read on for more information and support. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2017

Updated: 18th November, 2020

Author: Mark Wiseman

Related topics:
  • Behavioural Addictions
  • Addictions We Treat
Self Harm

Self Harm

At The Living Room we see self harm as an addictive response to ‘out of control feelings’ of deep distress; just like some people use drugs, alcohol & other addictive behaviours to ‘cope’ with their feelings. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2017

Updated: 18th November, 2020

Author: Mark Wiseman

Related topics:
  • Addictions We Treat
Shopping Addiction

Shopping Addiction

If you think you may be living with a shopping addiction we can help. Read on for more information and support. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2017

Updated: 18th November, 2020

Author: Mark Wiseman

Related topics:
  • Addictions We Treat
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    The Living Room can visit your organisation to deliver a talk or a workshop on how to recognise and support someone showing signs of an addiction.

 

            
 

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The Living Room trading as The Living Room Hertfordshire is a registered charity registered in England and Wales number 1080634 and registered as a Charity Incorporated Organisation number 1175541

Registered office 8-10 The Glebe, Chells Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0DJ