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Author: Fiona Kennedy

Author 'Fiona Kennedy
Fiona Kennedy is an editor and content manager who earned her Master of Arts degree from the University of Edinburgh, followed by completing the CELTA Cambridge teaching course in English. She has worked as an editor, writer and personal coach. Coming from a family deeply involved in the rehabilitation and support of those suffering from addiction, she is passionate about helping people to understand and take control of their dependences. Fiona’s other passions include travelling and taking part in community projects.

Articles from Fiona Kennedy

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Losing the Yuck Factor: why cocaine users see disgusting differently

Fiona Kennedy October 8, 2024

Blood, faeces, rotten food and disease, there are lots of things people find disgusting, and it does vary from person to person. Disgust is good for us and at the heart of that revulsion is survival.  Our brains show disgust...

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Poverty and Loneliness: Scotland’s Drug Death Crisis

Fiona Kennedy September 5, 2024

Could poverty and loneliness be driving Scotland’s men to drug deaths? The latest report from the national records of Scotland delivered the shocking news that drug deaths are on the rise again in 2023.  This has been unwelcome news after...

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Is Non-Alcoholic Beer Bad for Your Liver?

Fiona Kennedy June 18, 2024

The Rise of Non-Alcoholic Beer The popularity of non-alcoholic beer in the UK can be linked to the growing trend towards healthier lifestyles but there is it as healthy for your liver? Many people are turning to non-alcoholic beer to...

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Kindling Effect and Drug & Alcohol Detox

Fiona Kennedy June 10, 2024

  The kindling effect is a little-known phenomenon that can have severe consequences during drug and alcohol detox. Whilst it is a relatively new term that is used in the drug and alcohol treatment industry, it is not new in...

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What Are the Odds of Staying Sober or Relapsing?

Fiona Kennedy May 29, 2024

What are the odds of staying sober? What are the chances an alcoholic will stay sober long-term or relapse? This is a common question for people who are recovering at every stage. There are many reasons for addiction, and the...

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5 Ways to get Clean and Stay Sober

Fiona Kennedy May 29, 2024

Getting clean and sober will be a personal journey. For an easy guide on how to get clean and sober, our list of 5 ways to help can offer eye-opening ideas for you or a loved one. Our team has...

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All I Want For Christmas Is To Stay Sober

Fiona Kennedy May 29, 2024

Staying sober at Christmas If you’re wondering how to stay sober at Christmas, the coming month is likely to be a daunting prospect. Given the amazing job you did getting sober, you will want to stay that way through the...

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7 Top Addiction Treatments

Fiona Kennedy May 29, 2024

We have listed the 7 different treatments to kickstart recovery for you or a loved one. There are options based on your personal situation and addiction. Contact us to find out more about these and other options available. 1. Detox...

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Mindfulness In Substance Abuse Recovery

Fiona Kennedy April 18, 2022

What is mindfulness? The meaning of mindfulness is essentially the practice of living in the present moment and learning how to deal with and manage any intrusive negative thoughts that tend to dominate our minds over and over again. Thoughts...

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Drinking and Driving: Serious and Risky

Fiona Kennedy April 18, 2022

The dangers of drinking alcohol and driving It’s really easy to slip up. A fun night out after work and going to a bar to relax with co-workers. You have a couple and feel fine. It’s when you get into...

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How To Help A Drug Addict

Fiona Kennedy April 26, 2022

Addiction in the Family When asked, many spouses are completely surprised when told their partner is addicted to drugs or alcohol. Many don’t want to see it and ignore it. Others miss the warning signs until it’s too late, and...

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Catch it early “Best Possible Start”

Fiona Kennedy April 18, 2022

Underage alcohol-use Most people would say they are against underage drinking but statistics show we are more lenient when it comes to giving our own kids a ‘try’ of drinks. Having your first drink is almost a rite of passage...

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