Help and support for people and families
dealing with drug and alcohol problems
Dr Robin Lawrence, the Illness of Alcoholism
We caught up with our old friend Dr Robin Lawrence at the Soberlink launch, where he spoke about the illness of alcoholism, its psychological symptoms and how our brains process threats and the alcohol we use to deal with them…
Carers Have Their Day
Manchester carers group take to the platform at the change makers hearing, challenging local authority for treatment options, resources and relationships with professionals. Confidently, they outline their proposals for the way forward. A defining day for the carers’ community. …
Mike Robinson - Truth is truth
Mike Robinson, author of ‘The True Dynamics of Life’ talks to Trevessa about truth and how to think differently about the fears and doubts that cause the conflicts in our minds that so often lead to addiction. Mike explains how…
Dual Diagnosis
Inexcess producer Roger Appleton joins Brendan Georgeson at Walsingham House in the heart of Bristol, to discuss complexities of Dual Diagnosis. Many people trapped in addiction have problems more than the substances they use; many suffer with mental illness/disorders as well.…
2010, Byron Katie, The Work, Is it true? Part 2
Byron Katie brings her work to Liverpool in an exclusive presentation for Inexcess TV. With a room full of drug workers, therapists and service users Byron Katie delivers “the Work” and challenges some of the preconceptions of how people work and…
Phil Fox, David Charkham, Jimmy Page interview; Outside Edge – 10 Years on the boards.
Artistic Director Phil Fox leads the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Outside Edge Theatre Company. Ten years of engaging with people in addiction and recovery. Ten years of turning personal experiences in to drama. George Williams got the opportunity to…
Mary and Geoff - BAC O’Connor, Alcoholism
Inexcess Personal Stories:Mary and Geoff tell us about their son, a medic in the first Gulf conflict. Upon his return from the middle east, he was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder. He struggled with the PTSD and eventually turned…
Ivy and Glyn - BAC O’Connor, Prescription Drugs
Inexcess Personal Stories: Ivy and Glyn tell us how they have spent over 15 years supporting and helping their daughter who was addicted to prescription drugs. It is only in the past 6 months, through working with BAC O’Conner as a…
Ronnie Purslow, The Journey – Using at 12, locked up at 13
Ronnie Purslow is a remarkable man. From drinking at 12 and locked up at 13 Ronnie’s is a story of fighting authority, in what ever form, and eventually fighting himself. From being excluded by society Ronnie was also excluded in the…
Manchester Alcohol and Drugs Carers’ Focus Group Part 2
In Part two of our visit to the Manchester Alcohol and Drugs Carers’ Focus Group the discussion develops and covers a wide range of issues including what developments are needed for the future. The group is a mixture of carers…