About The Author
Lee Spinks
Lee Spinks is the Admissions Supervisor for UKAT, overseeing the call process and supporting clients prior to rehab treatment. Convinced that addiction recovery saved his life, Lee began writing and editing for UKAT, utilising over a decade of experience in the field of addiction to offer a unique insight to anyone who would like to learn more about the rehab process. In addition to this, Lee is also a regular guest on UKAT’s recovery podcast ‘SCREAMING ON THE INSIDE’, looking to provide support to anyone who would like to kickstart their recovery journey.
Lee’s personal knowledge of the harsh nature of relapse dates back decades when he fell into a cycle of abusing substances such as cannabis addiction, opiates addiction and alcohol addiction at the age of thirteen. However, he refused to give up, and in 2013, he attended rehab and has been clean ever since.
Lee’s passion for helping others radiates through the patience and understanding he demonstrates when talking to new clients, either over the phone or through his writing. He doesn't underestimate the importance of having a human touch, and his friendly and sincere tone helps put those feeling vulnerable at ease.

"When approaching addiction recovery, don't think you need to stay sober forever to succeed; rather, approach it by learning how to stay sober and comfortable one day at a time." - Lee


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Trauma therapy Most of us will go through some sort of traumatic incident in our lifetimes, and we may display stress-induced behaviours to manage or...

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Psychodynamic therapy When some people think of psychoanalysis, they think of Sigmund Freud and the couch. They imagine a therapist asking intrusive ...

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Music therapy Have you ever stumbled across a song that resonates with you in a way words can’t express? The lyrics and harmonies come together in ...

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Mindfulness therapy Mindfulness therapy is a type of recovery treatment that helps people to become more aware of the present moment and learn to man...

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Individual therapy Addiction is a complex issue; whether you are struggling with drug or alcohol abuse, compulsive gambling or an eating disorder, tr...

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Family recovery programme Addiction is a devastating condition, one which has the potential to fracture relationships, disrupt career progression and...

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Dual diagnosis: mental health and addiction Mental health disorders and addiction are both serious issues that can have a profound impact on a person...

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Depression and addiction Depression and addiction are two highly painful and challenging disorders that often go hand-in-hand, with the conditions of...

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Co-dependency and addiction Codependency and addiction is a dual-diagnosis that can have serious harmful effects on a person’s health and well-bein...

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Art therapy Art therapy is a type of treatment which can be used to help improve physical and mental health, as well as to enhance emotional wellbein...

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Addiction therapies Addiction is a complex, multi-faceted condition which is why it can be very difficult to overcome without professional addiction ...

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12 step therapy At times, addiction can seem like an overwhelming and inescapable condition, especially without the right support. However, the 12-st...