What is the 12-Step Programme?

12 Step Programme

The 12-step programme provides addicted people with guidelines to help them replace addictive behaviours and thoughts. By following the motivation to overcome addiction, these steps can help you to implement a healthier routine, change unhealthy thought patterns, and reassess priorities, whereas lots of effort and support may be needed. This programme was originally created by…

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Alternatives for Enjoying Festivities in Recovery

Alternative ways to enjoy festivities blog

When in recovery, we understand that finding ways to enjoy the festivities of Christmas can be difficult. Christmas is a time full of cheer, lots of alcohol and celebrations. But it can also be a great time of year for those in recovery. Finding alternative ways to enjoy the festivities helps you feel part of…

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National Recovery Month 2023

National Recovery Month

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…

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The Hidden Dangers of Laughing Gas: A Gateway Drug to Addiction

dangers of laughing gas as a gateway drug

As parents, we all want the best for our children, and their well-being is a top priority. In today’s world, where substance abuse is a growing concern, it’s crucial for parents to be aware of the dangers their children might face. One such concern that has been on the rise in the UK is the…

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What to Expect From Rehab

Garden space at new Leaf Recovery rehab

The first step in addiction recovery is recognizing the problem and understanding where to get help from. Rehab programmes can be one of the most helpful treatments for drug and alcohol dependence, usually in residential facilities. You do not have to determine which facility or treatment option best fits you by yourself, as an assessment…

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What Is Art Therapy?

art therapy at new leaf

New Leaf Recovery is a place to feel safe and a place for you to be expressive in how you feel, finding new ways to manage your feelings to avoid possible future relapse. Our art groups are a good way for those at New Leaf to express their feelings artistically, helping to resolve and manage…

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Matty Healy of The 1975, Recovering Addict

Matty Healy band member of The 1975 recovering heroin addict

Matty Healy has been a popular face in the media for a number of years. In his recent interviews for his latest album Being Funny In A Foreign Language, he’s opened up further about his struggles with heroin addiction during his time in the band. Healy’s addiction to heroin lasted for around 4 years, whilst…

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Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler Has Relapsed

rock singer, Steven Tyler, has relapsed.

Steven Tyler, singer for the rock band Aerosmith, has relapsed. This relapse has sadly meant the band have had to cancel their June and July gigs in Las Vegas, leaving fans saddened by this and the news of Steven. For over a decade now Steven has been sober. His last visit to rehab was in…

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Why People Are Avoiding Going to Rehab

Anxious to go to Rehab

Studies show that 96% of individuals who are addicted to drugs or alcohol believe they do not need to seek treatment for their addiction. It is important that we are encouraging people we love and care about to seek the help they require and that it is possible to overcome an addiction with professional support…

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Going into Rehab For The First Time

Packing what to bring for rehab

If you are considering going into rehab for the first time, you may be scared, not know what to expect and may have a long list of questions that you want to ask. For that reason, New Leaf Recovery have produced this article to try and help to put your mind to rest. What happens…

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