Understanding Co-Codamol Withdrawal Symptoms

Co-Codamol Withdrawal Symptoms

At New Leaf Recovery, we understand how prescription medications can sometimes lead to unintended consequences. One such example is co-codamol, a pain-relief medication that, when used long-term or in high doses, can result in physical dependence or even addiction. If you or someone close to you is experiencing difficulties coming off co-codamol, understanding the withdrawal…

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Demi Lovato’s Addiction Story

Demi Lovato's Addiction

Demi Lovato is one of the most recognisable voices in modern pop music, known not only for their powerhouse vocals and chart-topping hits, but also for their openness about their personal struggles with addiction and mental health. Rising to fame as a teenager on Disney Channel, Demi went on to pursue successful music career, releasing…

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Drug Use & Sleep Disturbance

Drugs and sleep disturbance

The use of recreational drugs and substances can have an impact on the quality of your sleep in different ways. Different drugs can have different effects, including keeping you alert, making it harder to maintain sleep, or altering your sleep patterns between rapid eye-movement sleep (light sleep) and non-rapid eye-movement sleep (deep sleep). Sleep can…

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Addiction: The Price of Fame

Addiction and Fame

As a celebrity, finding moments of privacy without the limelight can be difficult. Sadly, the pressures and scrutiny that the media and society places on celebrities can lead to negative impacts on their physical and mental health, and relationships. As a direct result of this, many celebrities turn to some form of substance abuse, that…

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Why Am I A Sad Drunk? And How To Stop

A woman with a hangover: why am I a sad drunk

We’ve all been there – we’re out drinking with our friends in a lively social setting, the mood feels right, and you’ve just ordered your next delicious pint or cocktail. Except there’s just one problem – after you finish it, you start feeling sad for seemingly no reason. You expected to be purchasing a one-way…

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The Role of Therapy in Addiction Recovery?

Role of Therapy in Addiction Recovery

Addiction isn’t just about drugs or alcohol. Addiction is deeply rooted in pain, past trauma, social connections, memories and a who le lot more. Often, relying on alcohol or a substance is a way to block out the noise inside, and so effective recovery needs to strike at the heart of both the emotional, as…

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Counselling vs. 1-to-1 Therapy: Understanding the Differences

Counselling and 121 Difference

When it comes to talking therapy for addiction recovery, both counselling and 1-to-1 therapy can be invaluable. While they both provide support for psychological challenges, they offer different approaches and benefits. Although many people use ‘counselling’ and ‘therapy’ interchangeably, they are not the same.  Both forms of therapy can help individuals struggling with mental health,…

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Let’s Talk About Addiction

Talk About Addiction

Addiction is more common than many people may realise, affecting many people in some way throughout their lives, whether it be in an online capacity, behavioural addictions such as shopping, or substance abuse of some kind. It is vital to remember that there is no shame in opening up about this or seeking help. At…

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Addiction Terminology Explained

Addiction Terminology

Navigating the complex world of addiction terminology can be a challenge for anyone. If you are in recovery for an addiction, or know someone who is, knowing what each term means is important for getting to grips with this deadly condition and understanding how you can help yourself or a loved on through their recovery…

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Signs and Symptoms of Drug Addiction 

Signs and Symptoms of Addiction

Drug addiction can manifest itself in subtle ways, gradually taking hold of someone’s life. Recognising the early signs is crucial to preventing deeper dependency. However, even if you are experiencing the most severe symptoms of drug addiction, it is never too late to seek professional support to help you make a full recovery.   In…

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