Recovery Tools
Steps to Reduce Stress Related Drinking
Many individuals turn to alcohol as a way to relieve stress but is consuming alcohol a way to reduce stress? What is stress? Stress is the emotional strain or tension an individual feels as a result from a good or bad circumstance. It can be triggered by various things such as buying a home, starting/…
Read MoreHow Recreational Drug Use at Clubs and Parties Can Cause Lasting Effects
It’s no secret that at nightclubs and parties, young people commonly indulge in the world of drugs recreationally. Whilst this might not be a regular thing, the usage of drugs can implement serious long-term problems for those using. What drugs are common amongst the nightlife scenes? According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse: the most common…
Read MoreGoing into Rehab For The First Time
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…
Read MoreHow to Help a Gambling Addict
Someone who suffers with a gambling addiction suffers from the same psychological experiences as an individual who has an alcohol or drug addiction. It is often brushed off as less severe an addiction due to there being no physical damage being done to the body. However, suffering with an addiction to gambling still coincides with…
Read MoreHow To Support a Recovering Addict
Recovery can be a long and ongoing process for those trying to gain sobriety. Sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to show support when you haven’t been through the struggle directly yourself. When someone finishes their treatment process it’s important that, as well as utilising the aftercare service we provide at New Leaf, support…
Read MoreRecreational Drug Use – How to Spot an Addict in Denial
What are recreational drugs? Recreational drug use is the term used to describe casual drug use, typically taken during socialising but can be done alone. It is estimated that 1 in 11 adults that are aged between 16 – 59 have taken drugs in the past year. However recreational drug use is much more common…
Read MoreJune 30th – Social Media Day
Is social media addiction real? With June 30th approaching us as national social media day, an addiction often brushed off and ignored is social media addiction. What is a social media addiction? A social media addiction is a behavioural addiction that is defined as having an uncontrollable urge to check, log in or use social…
Read MoreMaking Life Beautiful Again
June 11th is national ‘making life beautiful day’. Here at New Leaf, we want to help you make life beautiful again. Reaching out Seeking help for any type of addiction is a huge step forward that is not easy for most people, its often considered to be one the most challenging parts of your journey.…
Read More5 Ways to Avoid Relapse Triggers
What is a relapse? A relapse is when an individual returns to a drug (illegal, legal or prescription) after not abusing it for a long period of time. It can be part of the process for an individual striving for long-term sobriety. Even though an individual will want to keep fighting for long-term sobriety, triggers…
Read MoreCoping with Alcohol Addiction and the Re-Opening of Pubs
Now that the pubs are gradually starting to re-open for outdoor seating, there’s a sense of normality returning to our world. Whilst that’s exciting and happy news for a lot of people, we understand for some, it might cause concerns and worry about how it could affect their alcohol addiction or previous addiction. If you are currently…
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