Awareness Days
Stop 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 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…
Read MoreNational Recovery Month 2023
What Is National Recovery Month 2023? In September 2023, we’ll be celebrating National Recovery Month for the 34th time. It’s an annual event where we dedicate the month to raising awareness for people in the recovery journey of their mental health and substance use struggles. National Recovery Month was started in 1989, by the Substance…
Read MoreAdvocacy in Addiction Recovery: How to Make a Difference
Addiction is a complex issue that affects individuals, families, and communities. Advocacy is an essential part of creating change and addressing the root causes of addiction. Whether you’re in addiction recovery yourself or you want to make a difference in your community, there are numerous ways to get involved in advocacy and support addiction recovery.…
Read MoreInternational Day Against Drug Abuse
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is an annual observance held on June 26th. It’s a day to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of seeking help for addiction. For those in addiction recovery, it can be a reminder of the struggles they’ve faced and the progress they’ve…
Read MoreThe Importance of Stress Awareness Month
Stress is a common trigger for addiction relapse, making it crucial to develop healthy coping mechanisms for managing stress during addiction recovery. That’s why we’re highlighting the importance of stress awareness during the month of April: National Stress Awareness Month. This Year’s Theme: ACT NOW This year’s theme takes a slightly different approach to previous…
Read MoreWhy Not Try Dry January?
As we approach the end of another year, we all start to look ahead towards the festive season and January. The question is…will you be considering Dry January? Dry January originated in the UK as a public health campaign in 2013 and has since become a global phenomenon for Alcohol Change UK, the charity heading…
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