Posts by chameleon
Digital Addiction Increases Loneliness and Depression
Smartphones are an integral part of most people’s lives, allowing us to stay connected and in-the-know at all times. The downside of that convenience is that many of us are also addicted to the constant pings, chimes, vibrations and other alerts from our devices, unable to ignore new emails, texts and images. Study: published in…
Read MoreStudy finds alcohol use is biggest risk factor for dementia
Alcohol use disorders are the most important preventable risk factors for the onset of all types of dementia, especially early-onset dementia. This according to a nationwide observational study, published in The Lancet Public Health journal, of over one million adults diagnosed with dementia in France. This study looked specifically at the effect of alcohol use disorders and…
Read MoreChildren & Drug Use
It has been reported recently that drug use is beginning as young as 11 years old in Britain. Drug use is most certainly on the up amongst British children and teenagers. In fact, British teenagers are more likely than their European counterparts to have taken illegal drugs. Although cannabis is still the most heavily used…
Read MoreRehab, Recovery and What it Means for Families
New Leaf have worked in Rehab for some time! At new leaf we are proud of what we have created and even more proud of the success stories. Helping people change there lives from what appears at the time to be a some what dark and gloomy place with no hope or future to creating…
Read MoreDrug Addiction and Recovery Relapse
Addiction and Relapse Recently Anthony McPartlin has hit the headlines after having a head on collision on a Sunday afternoon. In the other car was a family including a three 3 year old child. Ant was breathalysed at the scene and was found to be over the drink drive limit. He has since been charged…
Read MoreNew Leaf CQC Report to be Published
New Leaf Recovery is regulated by the Care Quality Commission and the latest inspection of our service took place in December 2016. We were very pleased with the results and want to thank the whole team for their hard work and dedication. Full CQC Report The full report is due to be published on Monday…
Read MoreScottish Government is Urged to Ban Alcohol Advertising
Alcohol Advertising Alcohol advertising should be removed from streets, parks and public transport, according to a new report from Alcohol Focus Scotland. The document also wants to see a phasing out of alcohol sponsorship in sports, music and cultural events. Advertising restrictions also need to be introduced on social media, in print and on television,…
Read MoreRise in Reports Involving Alcohol & Drug use Around Children
The NSPCC’s helpline has seen a rise in the number of people reporting drug and alcohol use around children over the last three years. 1,176 people from the North West contacted the charity last year to describe potential substance misuse amongst adults when children and young people were in their care or nearby. The number…
Read MoreRated in the Top 3 ‘Best Rehab Centres in Birmingham’
We are very proud to announce that New Leaf Recovery has been featured on the website ‘Three Best Rated’. They have handpicked Top 3 rehab centres in Birmingham, based on customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and their general excellence. We are proud to announce this to all our previous, present and future residents. It…
Read MoreFocusing on Family
“At New Leaf we believe that family members are equally important in the recovery of a family member or friend, living through the recovery process can be a trying time.” We look at both the recovery journey for the family member and the remainder of the family, as well as the family member’s experience of…
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