Addiction Triggers
Environmental Addiction Triggers
How Changing Your Environment Can Help You to Overcome Common Addiction Triggers The path to addiction recovery is deeply personal, requiring immense courage and resilience, especially when facing the influence of environmental addiction triggers. We aim to shed light on the transformative potential of changing your surroundings. Emphasising how an environmental change can empower you…
Read MoreWhat Your Brain Reveals: Food Cravings and Addiction
We’ve all experienced those irresistible cravings for our favourite snacks, whether it’s a bag of potato chips, a slice of cake, or a decadent bowl of ice cream. But have you ever wondered why these cravings can sometimes feel so overwhelming, almost like an addiction? In this blog, we’ll delve into the fascinating world of…
Read MoreSupporting a Loved One in Recovery
Addiction is a complex and challenging journey, not just for the individual facing it. But also, for their family and friends. If you have a loved one in recovery, you understand that providing support during this time can be emotionally draining and perplexing. However, your support is crucial in their path to recovery. These tips…
Read MoreTalk Money and Addiction
Navigating Finances in Recovery: A Look at Money and Addiciton Money and addiction are two powerful forces that often intersect in the lives of those on the path to recovery and rehabilitation. Talk Money Week acts as a crucial annual event that encourages discussions about financial well-being. Further inviting people to open up about their…
Read MoreMatthew Perry & His Honesty With Addiction
Matthew Perry has been a household name since he graced our screens with his character Chandler Bing in Friends, when he was just 25 years old. Sadly, he died on Saturday 28th October at the age of 54. His death has shocked the internet, and there have been an incredible amount of celebrity tributes and…
Read More10 Ways to Enjoy a Spooky & Sober Halloween
Halloween is a time for ghouls, ghosts, and goblins to come out and play. It’s also a holiday that often involves parties and celebrations that can revolve around alcohol. But for those who are committed to a sober lifestyle or in recovery, navigating this spooky holiday can be challenging. However, fear not! You can still…
Read MoreTadhg Hickey’s Inspiring Journey Through Addiction
Tadhg Hickey is a comedian, an actor, a director, a writer and an alcoholic. In the world of Irish comedy, Tadhg Hickey’s name is well-known for his politically-charged viral videos and stand-up performances that leave audiences in splits. Beyond the laughter and applause, there’s a story of resilience, addiction, and recovery that Tadhg has been…
Read MoreStop Smoking This Stop-Tober
Every year, there’s an opportunity to make a positive change in your life. This October, why not join millions of people across the UK in taking a bold step towards better health and well-being by quitting smoking? New Leaf Recovery is here to offer advice and support on this journey towards a smoke-free life. What…
Read MoreUnderstanding & Overcoming Catastrophising Thoughts
Strategies for a Positive Mindset Do you often find yourself spiralling into excessive worry and envisioning worst-case scenarios for even minor issues? If so, you might be engaging in a behaviour known as catastrophising. In our daily lives, it’s not uncommon for our thoughts to occasionally wander into a realm of exaggerated concerns. However, when…
Read MoreWorld Suicide Prevention Day
The Power of Compassionate Conversations in Addiction Recovery At New Leaf Recovery, we provide a safe space for individuals on their journey to addiction recovery. On this World Suicide Prevention Day, we are reminded of the profound importance of the language we use when discussing sensitive topics like suicide, especially within the context of addiction…
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