Alcohol Addiction
How 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…
Read MoreDrug and Alcohol Abuse Is Not a Long-Term Fix for Unhappiness
When things go wrong in life, for instance if you experience the death of a loved one, sudden unemployment or a traumatic incident, you can be left with feelings of grief, depression and anxiety. To suffer any of these at any time is horrific, but it can be particularly challenging for first-time sufferers. The natural…
Read MoreDry January
Dry January is a month long campaign in which many people participate in, all of whom sign up to this, give up alcohol for the whole month of January. It serves as a detox month with no alcohol and maybe a time when some people try to stay sober as part of a bigger life…
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,…
Read MoreHow Have You Benefited from Dry January?
Every year so many of us take part in a month of laying off the booze and becoming alcohol-free for 31 days. But do you know how this has benefited you and your health? Here at New Leaf Recovery, we explain the benefits of dry January. What is Dry January? Dry January is a month…
Read MoreAlcohol-related Deaths Among Women in the UK
Increase in Deaths Due to the increase in the misuse of alcohol, there are many more alcohol-related deaths. This affects both men and women; however, the number of women which have lost or are losing their lives to alcohol is extremely high and has broken the record according to the Office of National Statistics. Figures…
Read MoreStudy finds alcohol use is biggest risk factor for dementia
Alcohol use disorders are the most important preventable risk factors for the onset of all types of dementia, especially early-onset dementia. This according to a nationwide observational study, published in The Lancet Public Health journal, of over one million adults diagnosed with dementia in France. This study looked specifically at the effect of alcohol use disorders and…
Read MoreScottish Government is Urged to Ban Alcohol Advertising
Alcohol Advertising Alcohol advertising should be removed from streets, parks and public transport, according to a new report from Alcohol Focus Scotland. The document also wants to see a phasing out of alcohol sponsorship in sports, music and cultural events. Advertising restrictions also need to be introduced on social media, in print and on television,…
Read MoreRise in Reports Involving Alcohol & Drug use Around Children
The NSPCC’s helpline has seen a rise in the number of people reporting drug and alcohol use around children over the last three years. 1,176 people from the North West contacted the charity last year to describe potential substance misuse amongst adults when children and young people were in their care or nearby. The number…
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