The annual office party season leads many people to overindulge on alcohol and leads to their work reputation being harmed or even causes them to lose their jobs. For most people, an office party is an opportunity to temporarily break from the formalities of the work environment. Away from work pressures, staff bond in a [...]
The end of year bank bonus season is a time where many will receive a significant portion of their salary. For many it is used to build a secure future, provide for family/friends, and perhaps get a little caught up in the holiday season. Unfortunately the bonus season also creates a perfect opportunity for an [...]
Interview of all my years within the grips of addiction and the positive result that came from finally breaking free from addiction, bad influences, and poor decision making. Take a look here on my YouTube channel and see all my videos on addiction. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKqXkALiBMM
A psychological study on smoking signs has shown that their constant presence can trigger smokers to light up. As a sign that negates an activity it actually becomes a reminder to smokers to grab their next cigarette. Even with a smoker unaware that they have seen the signs it has an effect on their smoking [...]
Thank you for listening as we discuss the issues surrounding legal highs and the destruction they can bring to countless people. The belief of 'if it is legal, it can't be that bad' is fueling a lot of overdose deaths. Others find the drugs to be the legal forbidden fruit, a loophole to enjoy as [...]
On the radio with Dave Hodgson from Talk Radio Europe discussing my history of drug addiction, smuggling, dealing, and recovery from my autobiography Nothing to Declare. The depth of despair and hopelessness I've experienced in addiction and bad choices led me to be broke and homeless. Finding recovery in 12 step programs and [...]
Here is my interview on Nothing to Declare: Confessions of an Unsuccessful Drug Smuggler, Dealer and Addict with additional insights from Robert's questions about my time in the grips of addiction, turning into dealing, and recovery. Many stories from my past that you hear me speak about to help connect what you have read in the [...]
Always surprises me how this illness in sobriety tries to rob me off joy. Yesterday morning when I came out of the itv studio I was convinced I had been totally ineffective, however when I listened to it last night I was slightly shocked and proud of myself. I reiterate mark twain's classic - I've [...]
http://ruvr.co.uk/2013_04_22/UKs-proposed-drug-consumption-rooms/ The UK could soon provide rooms where addicts can take illegal drugs without being arrested in an attempt to reduce the number of people dying as a result of taking drugs. The city of Brighton wants to provide such a safe haven for drug addicts. VoR hosts a debate on the idea. To discuss the new [...]