Addiction Help
EFT or Tapping in Addiction Recovery
EFT [Emotional Freedom Techniques] is also called ‘Tapping Therapy’ and can be utilised as a tool to help with addiction recovery. This technique brings together principles from traditional Chinese medicine, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy [CBT], Acupuncture, and neuroscience to achieve maximum benefit. The combined benefit of using these various techniques may lead to restructuring thought patterns,…
Read MoreWhere Did the 12 Steps Come From?
You’ve probably heard of the 12 steps programme, especially if you’ve ever considered addiction recovery. But what exactly is it, how did it start, and how did it become so widely spread as one of the most well know recovery programmes? What Is the 12 Steps Programme? The 12 steps programme is a popular addiction…
Read MoreManaging Cravings When They Hit
When a craving suddenly hits it can feel very out of the blue and even disheartening, especially if you’ve been making steady progress with your recovery. For many, knowing how to deal with these cravings can be difficult. Cravings are a very real phenomenon. While many people won’t think twice before giving in to their…
Read MoreThe Importance of Aftercare After a Medical Detox
What is a medical detox? When the body becomes dependant on a substance, it becomes physically, psychologically and behaviourally dependant on it and therefore, once you stop abusing it, you can experience a range of symptoms. A medical detox ensures the safe withdrawal from drugs and alcohol in a secure environment and under medical supervision.…
Read More5 Activities for Recovery
Once you have completed rehabilitation and you are on the road to recovery, you may wonder how you will fill the time you used to devote to your addiction. There are many substance-free activities which are available to you, helping you to further improve your mental and physical health. In this article, we discuss 5…
Read MoreNew Leaf Recovery Birmingham
New Leaf Recovery is a standalone, private rehabilitation centre based in Birmingham. We are not associated with any other company and due to this, all enquiries are dealt with by New Leaf Recovery’s empathetic team. Stand Alone Rehab Centre There really is no one else like us, our programmes are designed and delivered by those…
Read MoreWhat is the ‘Calvin Klein’ drug?
Calvin Klein is well known for being an American fashion label but there is something else that has taken over the name – the Calvin Klein drug, also known as Cable or CK1, is a slang term for using Cocaine and Ketamine at the same time. This is also known as poly drug use –…
Read MoreDrug Deaths in Scotland Higher Than in the EU
Scotland’s mortality rate has seen yet another rise due to the misuse of opiates across the country. With a 27% rise in just one year, Scotland’s drug death rate is now 50 times Portugal’s and even higher than that of the United States. With figure this large, it is important to recognise the danger of…
Read MoreOpioid Drug Use UK – Is Fentanyl Deadlier Than Heroin?
With the increase in the use of synthetic opioids across the united nations, a worldwide drug report has found that the amount of deaths by overdose has risen in the United States and Tramadol is causing a ‘crisis’ is parts of Africa. Fentanyl is one of the worst offenders and due to the uncontrolled dosage…
Read MoreWhen to go to Rehab for Alcohol
Alcohol is a legal substance that if consumed in excess can cause damage to an individual’s health as well as affecting the lives of those around them. When consumed at a controlled rate, alcohol can lower feelings such as anxiety, making the consumer feel better. However, if your life is negatively affected by alcohol consistently,…
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