About The Author
Danny Smith
Breaking free from the grip of addiction is a journey filled with triumphs and setbacks, a path that Danny embarked on seven years ago despite his tumultuous relationship with alcohol, which began when he was just 18.
Danny's story is one of resilience and unwavering determination. After a 10-month stint in rehab, he embraced the path of sobriety, which he has successfully maintained for the last seven years. Previously, Danny worked in the hospitality industry, but he found himself unable to continue in that field after rehab. During this time, he recognised the opportunity to join UKAT and share the message of addiction recovery with fellow individuals seeking freedom from their chosen substances.

For the past six years, Danny has been a valuable member of UKAT's admissions team, remaining dedicated to his recovery ethos and tirelessly helping fellow addicts on their journey to sobriety.
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Suicide and Addiction It's startling to learn that up to 40% of people seeking treatment for addictions have a history of suicide attempts. This alar...

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Steroid Addiction What are steroids, and what are they used for? When people hear the word ‘steroids’, they often think of the types that athl...

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Shopping Addiction The term ‘shopaholic’ is often used light-hearted, irreverently. Ironically, it is a phrase that can often be found emblazon...

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Self Harm and Addiction What is self-harm? For some, self-harm is a way for people to cope with overwhelming emotions or situations. It's often a re...

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OCD and Addiction Over 1 million people in the UK will experience OCD during their lives. Whilst we may use the words ‘obsession’ and ‘compul...

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Insomnia and Addiction Recent studies suggest that insomnia is experienced by between 10 and 30% of the population. We all, on occasion, experience...

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Individual therapy "If the government and society are serious about recovery and a “rehabilitation revolution”, they need to get serious about ...

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