Alcohol Addiction
Stay Sober This St. Patrick’s Day!
Today is St. Patrick’s Day, and for many, this may be the first big test in recovery since any initial alcohol addiction treatment. Whether you’re hoping to celebrate today, at the weekend, or not at all, New Leaf Recovery is here to offer you support in your continued sobriety. Origins of St. Paddy’s Day When…
Read MoreWhat is Problem Drinking?
In this article, we discuss what is known as a ‘problem drinker’, helping individuals to identify if there drinking habits have become unhealthy and an effective way of overcoming this problem and re-gain control. What are problem drinkers? There is a difference between problem drinkers and alcoholics. Problem drinkers are often described as those who…
Read MoreCan I Quit Drinking Without Rehab?
Are you looking to cut down your alcohol consumption or completely quit drinking? Are you wondering whether or not you can do this without the need for rehab? Quitting alcohol can be a difficult task, and there are many obstacles that you will face along the way and for this reason, it is not advisable…
Read MoreSteps to Reduce Stress Related Drinking
Many individuals turn to alcohol as a way to relieve stress but is consuming alcohol a way to reduce stress? What is stress? Stress is the emotional strain or tension an individual feels as a result from a good or bad circumstance. It can be triggered by various things such as buying a home, starting/…
Read MoreCoping with Alcohol Addiction and the Re-Opening of Pubs
Now that the pubs are gradually starting to re-open for outdoor seating, there’s a sense of normality returning to our world. Whilst that’s exciting and happy news for a lot of people, we understand for some, it might cause concerns and worry about how it could affect their alcohol addiction or previous addiction. If you are currently…
Read MoreThe Links between Alcohol and Depression
Alcoholism and depression commonly go hand in hand; when an individual has one it is easy to then fall into the other. During lockdown depression symptoms are three times higher than before, and in turn alcohol abuse has increased. With people isolating and not seeing friends or family, many people have lost touch with the…
Read MoreHow to Live with an Alcoholic in Denial
If you are living with someone who refuses to acknowledge their unhealthy relationship with alcohol, it can be incredibly draining and often, you’ll come stuck on what to do or where to turn to. However, New Leaf Recovery offers advice on the practical things you can do to make your situation easier. There are many…
Read MoreThe Changes Dry January Can Have On Your Body and Mind
If you have set yourself up for the challenge ‘dry January’, reading this, you will be 12 days or more into successfully completing the challenge. After two weeks of being alcohol free, there are many changes that you will start to notice within your mind and body. These include: Weight loss Consistently drinking alcohol adds…
Read MoreHow Can I Reduce My Drinking Over The Christmas Period?
During the run up to Christmas, there are parties thrown by family members and friends, giving many of us an excuse to drink alcohol. However, you can still attend these events without excessive amounts of drinking, or even consuming alcohol at all. Our preparation steps and advice will help you find ways to reduce drinking…
Read MoreWhat Your Body Does After Being One-Month Alcohol-Free
Whether you are choosing to go sober because of an addiction, health benefits or to join in with Sober October, there are many ways in which your body will benefit from abstaining from alcohol for a whole month. These include: Improving your mental health Staying away from alcohol from as little as one month is…
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