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:
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.
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
If you are living with an addiction to drugs we can help. Read on for more information and support. Read more
People often suffer with eating disorders for many years before seeking help, making recovery an often painstaking process. Read more
The Living Room runs weekly specialist counselling groups for friends, family members and carers of those living with addiction. Read more
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
Is your romantic or sexual behaviour causing you problems? If the answer is yes, read on for more information and support. Read more
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
If you think you may be living with a shopping addiction we can help. Read on for more information and support. Read more