Toranfield House

Clinical Director at Toranfield House, Mr. Colman Dunne gave a talk on addiction progression to an audience of GPs at the Hermitage Medical Clinic on March 2nd. One of the focus points of Colman’s talk was the importance of the GP in catching the early signs of addiction in both the person suffering addiction and their family. Colman referred to the crucial nature of early referral to professional help in providing lasting outcomes from rehabilitation. Also talking on the night were Dr Susan McKiernan and Mr. Rolande Anderson.

Selective Eating Disorder (SED) is a growing phenomenon among adults in the UK.

Vicki Zukiewicz adores her husband Damien. But when he announced he was taking her to Paris for their wedding anniversary, she could only force a smile. And when Damien tried to persuade her to eat salami in a romantic restaurant there, she cried.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/4537701/Food-phobias-are-ruining-our-relationships.html

SINGER Frances Black unveiled a stellar back-up cast as she launched a national campaign to highlight the emotional strain on families of addicts.

Soccer legend Paul McGrath, singer Mary Coughlan and rockers the Coronas all turned out yesterday to support Ms Black, who has spoken publicly about her battle with alcohol.

http://www.independent.ie/national-news/stars-rise-to-challenge-of-addiction-drive-2614612.html