According to the charity Action on Addiction, one in three people are addicted to something.
An addiction can come in many forms and can take over your life, affecting your health, work, study, relationships and finances, and overcoming one can be a very lengthy and challenging journey. An addiction is a compulsive behaviour that is very difficult to control. The most common symptoms of addiction include severe loss of control, continued use despite serious consequences, failed attempts to quit, tolerance and withdrawal.
Very often those who are suffering from addiction are frequently diagnosed with a co-occurring disorder in which an individual has a co-existing mental illness and substance use disorder which if not treated in time can lead to devastating outcomes.
The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) knows that early intervention and a holistic approach can prevent mental health and addiction problems from spiralling out of control and help those who are struggling to embark on their road to recovery. This is why EIC recently launched Mental Health Awareness training, Mental Health First Aider training and the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which is funded by powerLottery, to ensure that those who are struggling are getting all the support they need.
For more information please visit: https://www.electricalcharity.org/
