Addiction Help
Setting Boundaries in Co-Dependency: Reclaim Your Power
Setting boundaries in relationships today can be a challenge for some when your main aim is to please your partner or those around you. However, this can lead down a tricky pathway towards co-dependency that can then cause longer term problems within your relationships. At New Leaf, we aim to support everyone in their journey…
Read MoreEmpowering Recovery: Drew Barrymore’s Journey and Alternative Therapies in Substance Addiction
Drew Barrymore’s Journey and the Integration of Alternative Therapies Drew Barrymore started her acting career in 1980, and in 1982 when she performed in ‘ET.: The Extraterrestrial’, her career broke out. Due to her exposure in the sets and her daily partying routine, she was led to alcohol and drugs as early as the age…
Read MoreCareer Development – Improving Yourself After Addiction
Thinking about your career development after addiction recovery is a pivotal moment. It signifies not only a personal triumph but also the beginning of a new chapter filled with opportunities for growth and fulfilment. This transition can present unique challenges, from overcoming stigma to navigating the job market with confidence. At New Leaf Recovery, we…
Read MoreBeyond Like & Follows: The Impact of Mobile Phones on Mental Health
Mobile phones have become one of the most common features of everyday life as the world has continued to step into a digital era, but the impact that they can have on mental health is a rising concern across the UK. Although there can be some positive elements to technology and having a phone, there…
Read MoreNavigating the Nexus: Internet Addiction and ADHD Unveiled
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the mix of technology and human behaviour has seen a rise in the connections between internet addiction and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Screens have become ever present in daily life and now feature in virtually everything that we do. The lines between leisure and compulsion are starting to…
Read MoreSleeping Pills: Understanding Their Impact and Your Path to Recovery
Sleeping pills have shown to be a growing concern among football players and young people worldwide. They are medical drugs that can be purchased in pharmacies and used to treat sleep disorders and anxiety. Dele Ali, a 27-year-old Everton football player, has shared his history with sleeping pills and warned that this is a problem…
Read MoreYouth Gambling on the rise
Gambling is not a new concept, but many have noticed a rise in its prevalence over recent years with experts now concerned about the rise in younger adults gambling in some form. At New Leaf Recovery, we offer support for those in the clutches of gambling addiction. Find out more today about Gambling Addiction and…
Read MoreThe Risks of Trending Laughing Gas
In recent times, a concerning trend has emerged on social media platforms and among certain social circles – the recreational use of laughing gas, also known as nitrous oxide. The effects of nitrous oxide, commonly used for medical and dental purposes, may induce short-lived euphoria and laughter. The increasing popularity of its recreational use raises…
Read MoreThe Impact of Technology on Addiction and Recovery
In our modern world, it’s hard to escape the influence of technology. It’s not just a tool for convenience; it’s deeply woven into how we go about our daily lives. This all-encompassing digital presence is particularly noteworthy when it comes to the topics of addiction and recovery. Living in the 21st century means being surrounded…
Read MoreHealing Addiction at its Core
At New Leaf Recovery, we understand the necessity of healing addiction at its core, specific to each person. We aim to look at the intricacies of addiction and provide comprehensive treatments that go beyond the surface-level symptoms. It’s important to explore the profound connection between trauma and substance dependency. At New Leaf Recovery, we focus…
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