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The Jellinek Curve.

The Jellinek Curve ~ Stages Of Alcoholism

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In 1956 the American Medical Association (AMA) identified that alcoholism was in fact an illness and classed it as a disease. It affects the parts of the brain that...
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Maria Vincent ~ Volunteer.

Maria Vincent ~ Volunteer

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"I've been in recovery for just over 2 years from a life long addiction, and its the best thing I ever did ❤️! I now volunteer at First Step Recovery helping other addicts, and love nothing more than...
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What Is Addiction?

What Is Addiction?

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The term "Addiction" is classed as a chronic disease and refers to both a psychological and physical...
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Lea Davis ~ Volunteer.

Lea Davis ~ Volunteer

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"My name is Lea. I’m an addict with 14 years sobriety. My life was so consumed by alcohol that I thought I’d have nothing if I gave it up. This is the lie that addiction tells us. Since getting...
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Clare Gibson ~ Volunteer.

Clare Gibson ~ Volunteer

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"My addiction nearly took everything from me, but coming into recovery saved my life. I was barely existing and slipping away further from my family. Recovery has given my children their...
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Brynn ~ Client Testimonial.

Brynn ~ Client Testimonial

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"I’m Brynn, I’ve struggled with addiction for some time, I’ve gotten clean before but haven’t managed to stay clean. I was really apprehensive about seeking help from First Step Recovery but I have found it really...
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Brad Wilson ~ Volunteer.

Brad Wilson ~ Volunteer

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"I am so happy and grateful to be apart of the team and find it amazing how Bloxwich now has its own recovery centre, this can be a safe place for people wanting to get into recovery and are...
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Leanne ~ Client Testimonial.

Leanne ~ Client Testimonial

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"My name is Leanne, and I am an addict who has struggled for many years. I came to First Step Recovery as my life was falling apart, it was the best decision I ever made as Luke, the team and fellow addicts have...
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Reece ~ Client Testimonial.

Reece ~ Client Testimonial

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"I’m Reece and I’m an addict. I’m 30 days clean today from all mind altering drugs and I’ve never felt better, during my recovery I have attended first step recovery every day. The staff and everyone involved have helped me through. I have learned a...
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Stephen Curley ~ Trustee.

Stephen Curley ~ Trustee

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"I believe that everyone should have the chance to recover and to live their best life. I'm passionate about helping people and wanted to get involved in the project as I have lived experience and...
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Mick Allen ~ Trustee.

Mick Allen ~ Trustee

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"I am proud to be able to support and play a part in the First Step Recovery project as a trustee. I have been surrounded by the world of addiction in one way or another for the last 25 years or more. It can...
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Natasha McGuiness ~ Volunteer.

Natasha McGuiness ~ Volunteer

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"Addiction was all I knew from an early age until I asked for help and was introduced to recovery. I lost everything to addiction , but through recovery I have a beautiful...
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