Alcohol & Memory Loss

Memory Loss & Alcohol

Alcohol has become a big part of many social cultures, often being seen as a way to relax, unwind or celebrate occasions. However, when looking deeper into the impacts of alcohol and its lasting impact on the body, we learn how it can impact our brains, leading to short and long-term effects on memory. At…

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10 Signs You May Need Rehab (And When It’s Time to Seek Help)

10 Signs of Needing Help

Addiction can be difficult to come to terms with. Due to its taboo nature, many people are in the dark about its key signs and symptoms. This makes it difficult to know when it might be the right time to go to rehab if you suspect yourself or a loved one has an addiction to…

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Euphoria’s Raw Look At Addiction & Recovery

Euphoria's Look at Addiction

HBO’s Euphoria has captivated audiences with its stunning cinematography and raw portrayal of teenage life. While celebrated for its bold narrative choices, the show doesn’t shy away from the darker realities of drug addiction that many young people face today. It provides an unsettling yet deeply moving look at the chaotic and heartbreaking world of…

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The 12 Steps of Addiction Recovery

12 Steps of Addiction Recovery

The 12 Steps Programme has become synonymous with addiction recovery over the years, with many thinking of it as a first step towards addiction recovery. It gives clients a structured approach to their recovery, helping countless people find and stay sober post-rehabilitation. But how can it help? At New Leaf Recovery, we believe in the…

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Detox vs Rehab for Addiction: What’s the Difference?

Detox or Rehab for Addiction

If you think that you might be struggling with a drug or alcohol problem, you might be wondering “do I need rehab? Or do I just need detox?” The two terms are often used together, and so it can be difficult to judge which might be best if you are unaware of the differences.  In…

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Cannabis Withdrawal Symptoms and Timeline

Cannabis Withdrawal Timeline

Cannabis, also known as ‘marijuana’ or ‘weed’ can be a highly addictive substance. If you attempt to quit cannabis after years of frequent use, you might experience a range of distressing withdrawal symptoms.   While marijuana is often perceived as a ‘soft’ drug with minimal risk (compared to ‘hard’ drugs like cocaine and MDMA), long-term use…

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The Connection Between Anger & Addiction

Anger with Addiction

Anger is a natural emotion that we all feel from time to time. It is often intertwined with addiction, creating a difficult cycle to break. New Leaf Recovery understands the impact of anger and addiction on loved ones; this is why we provide treatment and therapies to help those struggling with addiction. Our aim is…

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Eminem’s Addiction Story 

Eminem's Addiction

Eminem is a generational talent, and will go down in history as one of the world’s best ever rappers. However, behind the fame, Eminem struggled with an opioid addiction that almost claimed his life.  When Eminem released his track “Somebody Save Me” in 2024, he openly raps about his struggles with addiction. He likely knew…

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Symptoms & Long-Term Effects of Cocaine Addiction

Long Term Effects of Cocaine

Cocaine is a very powerful, highly addictive drug. The substance can wreak havoc on the mind and body, leading to a range of harmful physical and psychological conditions.   It should therefore come as a shock that cocaine abuse is on the rise in the UK. So much so that the UK has been described as…

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Ant McPartlin’s Road to Recovery

Ant McPartlin Recovery

For decades, Ant McPartlin was a fixture on our TV screens almost every weekend of the year, beaming next to his presenting partner, Declan Donnelly. Famous for their Saturday night entertainment and his unbreakable bond with Dec, they enjoyed widespread success and adoration from global fans. He was at the height of his career. Behind…

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