Qualified alcohol addiction counsellor Phil Collins provides information and services for those suffering from alcohol addition and other addictive behaviors. Collins holds alcohol and drugs awareness and stress workshops in Powys, Mid Wales.
(PRWEB) January 11, 2006 -- Phil Collins, an experienced and certified alcohol addiction counsellor, is offering training in the physical and psychological effects of alcohol addiction. Specializing in alcohol, drug, and other addictive behaviors, his new website (alcohol addiction.
According to a report published by the Prime Ministers Strategy Unit in September 2003, the overall cost of alcohol addiction to the UK is estimated at 18 to 20 billion pounds. The cost of crime related to alcohol addiction is approximately 1.5 billion pounds, and the costs related to drunk driving reach as high as 525 million pounds. The casual and social use of alcohol is widespread. Consequently, there is a growing minority for whom alcohol becomes an addiction.
In describing alcohol addiction, Collins points out that it goes beyond an intense craving and become an obsessive response to stress or a way to avoid pain. As alcohol consumption becomes the stress response of choice, the alcohol addiction consumes the life of the addict. Collins is quick to point out that alcohol addiction is treatable, as it is a matter of choice.
"In my opinion, an addiction--whether it is to alcohol, drugs or food--is a choice," said Collins. "No one has to drink alcohol or take drugs; what they are doing is choosing to take them."
Through his updated website, Collins offers a multidimensional approach to treating alcohol addiction. This includes components such as individual, group and family support, alcohol awareness training, and follow-up treatment. Collins’ website allows people with alcohol addiction to get direct access to one-on-one counseling, information on all aspects of alcohol addiction and other addiction problems, and links to helpful resources such as Alcoholics Anonymous. Collins also offers training for addiction treatment professionals as well as an original alcohol awareness training manual and supervision in counselling.
Phil Collins invites readers to visit www.AlcoholAddictionMidWales.co.uk to receive
- a free initial consultation
- one free counselling session
- a free newsletter on alcohol addiction
About Phil Collins
Phil Collins is a member of the British Psychological society and a Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He has specialized in the treatment of alcohol addiction for the past nine years. He served as an addiction counsellor at the agency, Aquarius in Birmingham. From 2000 to 2004, he worked with IMPACT Alcohol Advisory Services training over 20 alcohol addiction counsellors using his own originally designed training course. Phil Collins offers a real sense of hope to those suffering from alcohol addiction by treating the whole person as opposed to just treating alcohol addiction.
Search Engine Ranking of Press Releases by Xeal Precision Marketing
###
|
