What is Therapy?
Therapy plays a crucial role in addressing substance misuse and mental health challenges by providing specialized support tailored to the complex needs of individuals grappling with these issues. For those struggling with substance misuse, therapy helps to uncover the underlying emotional and psychological factors that contribute to addiction, offering strategies for managing cravings, avoiding triggers, and building healthier coping mechanisms. Through various evidence-based treatments, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing, individuals can gain insight into their behaviors, develop relapse prevention plans, and work towards long-term recovery. Therapy also provides a non-judgmental environment where individuals can explore the impact of their substance use on their lives and relationships, fostering a sense of accountability and motivation for change.
ABOUT US
My name is Stephen and I am an addict.
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I have been in and out of the prison system from 18 years of age with my last sentence comining in 2013, I am now 54. At the age of 45 I decided that I needed to make a change in my life and attended college, then progressing to university were I enrolled in a Health and Social Care Degree specialising in Dual-Diagnosis (Substance Misuse-Mental Health). With the lived experiences and qualifications I have attained I felt confident enough to write drug and alcohol programs and have also been fortunate enough to sell them to the HMP Prison Service and NHS Service Providers and implementing them in the Prison Service and the Community.