Thereareafewthingsthatneedtoberealisedbeforeanythingcanchangeinaperson’salcoholjourney.Firstly, thereneedstobethat“wake-upcall”moment.Thisiswhenapersonhasthatall-importantrealitycheckand confrontsthoseinnerdemons.“Howdiditcometothis?”Secondly,Partners,Spousesandlovedonescanallplay apartinthisbyshowingtheirsupportandwillingnesstoshareintherecoveryjourney.“Thisiswhat’sbroken. Now,whatareWEgoingtodotomakethingsright?”Thedecisionsapersonmakestodaywillbringaboutthose all-important life changes tomorrow, but that need to bring about change has to come from within. Guilt and blame will only compound the problem. Understanding and compassion are what is needed. It can be done, but that strong determination needs to be there in order for this to succeed.
About me
Firstly,Ifeelit’simportantthatIstaterightfromthestartthatthiswebsiteisfroma personalperspectiveonly.IamNOTmedicallyqualifiedbuthaveexperiencedfirst-hand,whatit’sliketogothroughmanyoftheseassociatedmedicalconditions.Ican thereforetotallyempathisewiththosewhoarestrugglingtocopeorunderstand their condition. I am Richard Allen..
The Liver Life Project
Alcohol-Releated Liver Disease
Welcome to our website
The need for change is now here.The label “Alcoholic” is outdated, inflammatory, and just stigmatises someone. The phrase “Alcohol Use Disorder” (AUD) is a medical condition, not a label.Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a medical condition characterised by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences. It encompasses the conditions that some people refer to as alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, alcohol addiction, and the colloquial term, alcoholism.It is reckoned that 82% of people who go on to develop a serious Liver-related medical condition drink alcohol because they choose to. They may well have an alcohol problem, but they’re not addicted. The remaining 18% are now drinking because they have to, they are the ones who now have an alcohol addiction problem.The label “Alcoholic” is often seen and felt like an invisible badge of shame.(You are a low-life, a waste of space, a lost cause) But this can all change. Understanding and treating the person and not just their medical condition is paramount for their successful recovery. Behind everyone with an AUD is a story waiting to be shared
This site is for information only. It’s not for profit but aims purely to raise awareness of these associated medical conditions and offer support where possible for Alcohol-related Liver Disease. It was never my intention to breach any copyright infringement, but to only use pictures and digital media to illustrate certain points. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words, and clarity is so important.
Talking from an empathetic view point
There’s nothing broken
that can’t be fixed
There are a few things that need to be realised before anything can change in a person’s alcohol journey. Firstly, there needs to be that “wake-up call” moment. This is when a person has that all-important reality check and confronts those inner demons. “How did it come to this?” Secondly, Partners, Spouses and loved ones can all play a part in this by showing their support and willingness to share in the recovery journey. “This is what’s broken. Now, what are WEgoing to do to make things right?” The decisions a person makes today will bring about those all-important life changes tomorrow, but that need to bring about change has to come from within. Guilt and blame will only compound the problem. Understanding and compassion are what is needed. It can be done, but that strong determination needs to be there in order for this to succeed.
About me
Firstly, I feel it’s important that I state right from the start that this website is from a personal perspective only. I am NOT medically qualified but have experienced first-hand, what it’s like to go through many of these associated medical conditions. I can therefore totally empathise with those who are struggling to cope or understand their condition. I am Richard Allen..
The Liver Life Project
Alcohol-Releated Liver
Disease
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The need for change is now here.The label “Alcoholic” is outdated, inflammatory, and just stigmatises someone. The phrase “Alcohol Use Disorder” (AUD) is a medical condition, not a label.Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a medical condition characterised by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences. It encompasses the conditions that some people refer to as alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, alcohol addiction, and the colloquial term, alcoholism.It is reckoned that 82% of people who go on to develop a serious Liver-related medical condition drink alcohol because they choose to. They may well have an alcohol problem, but they’re not addicted. The remaining 18% are now drinking because they have to, they are the ones who now have an alcohol addiction problem.The label “Alcoholic” is often seen and felt like an invisible badge of shame.(You are a low-life, a waste of space, a lost cause) But this can all change. Understanding and treating the person and not just their medical condition is paramount for their successful recovery. Behind everyone with an AUD is a story waiting to be shared
This site is for information only. It’s not for profit but aims purely to raise awareness of these associated medical conditions and offer support where possible for Alcohol-related Liver Disease. It was never my intention to breach any copyright infringement, but to only use pictures and digital media to illustrate certain points. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words, and clarity is so important.