Record Alcohol Deaths From Pandemic Drinking: How to Overcome Addiction

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the way we live our lives. From lockdowns and social distancing measures to job losses and other stressors, the past few years have been a difficult and uncertain time for many people. Unfortunately, some have turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism, leading to a record…

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Alcohol Awareness Week, You CAN Change

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On this, the last day of Alcohol Awareness Week 2022 [18th – 25th November], we here at New Leaf Recovery wanted to take a moment to reflect upon the theme of the week, change. If you’re becoming more aware of the idea that you may in fact have a problem when it comes to alcohol,…

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Why You’re an Angry Drunk and How to Stop

Why You’re an Angry Drunk and How to Stop

An angry drunk is how many people jokingly refer to someone that becomes unpredictable or violent after drinking alcohol. The range of an angry drunk can be from someone that becomes mean or a bit shouty, to someone who is far too aggressive for the setting. Hostile behaviour such as this can be a real…

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What is Problem Drinking?

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…

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What Your Body Does After Being One-Month Alcohol-Free

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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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When to go to Rehab for Alcohol

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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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Do I Need Rehab?

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Facing an addiction alone can be tough, especially when you don’t know what addiction treatment is available. Here we explain the signs which signal to you that you need addiction treatment. A healthcare professional has made you aware that your substance use is negatively affecting your health. The abuse of alcohol and general consumption of…

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Drug Addiction and Recovery Relapse

Drug Addiction and Recovery Relapse

Addiction and Relapse Recently Anthony McPartlin has hit the headlines after having a head on collision on a Sunday afternoon.   In the other car was a family including a three 3 year old child.  Ant was breathalysed at the scene and was found to be over the drink drive limit. He has since been charged…

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