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The Changes Dry January Can Have On Your Body and Mind
If you have set yourself up for the challenge ‘dry January’, reading this, you will be 12 days or more into successfully completing the challenge. After two weeks of being alcohol free, there are many changes that you will start to notice within your mind and body. These include: Weight loss Consistently drinking alcohol adds…
Read MoreHow Can I Reduce My Drinking Over The Christmas Period?
During the run up to Christmas, there are parties thrown by family members and friends, giving many of us an excuse to drink alcohol. However, you can still attend these events without excessive amounts of drinking, or even consuming alcohol at all. Our preparation steps and advice will help you find ways to reduce drinking…
Read MoreRecovering Addicts More at Risk of a Relapse Due to The Coronavirus Pandemic
As it approaches the end of 2020, coronavirus is still affecting many people’s lives and the lives of those around them. The number of positive cases started to decline after the first lockdown then, out of nowhere, that little bit of hope passed. The continuing cycle leaves individuals uncertain of when everything will return to…
Read MoreDrug Dependency vs Drug Addiction: What is the difference?
When discussing drugs, it is important to know the difference between dependency and addiction. We often get these two terms confused which can result in an incorrect self-diagnosis and the wrong terminology being used within discussions on drugs. In this blog, we discuss the difference between drug dependency and drug addiction. The history One of…
Read MoreNew Leaf Recovery Birmingham
New Leaf Recovery is a standalone, private rehabilitation centre based in Birmingham. We are not associated with any other company and due to this, all enquiries are dealt with by New Leaf Recovery’s empathetic team. Stand Alone Rehab Centre There really is no one else like us, our programmes are designed and delivered by those…
Read MoreWhat is the ‘Calvin Klein’ drug?
Calvin Klein is well known for being an American fashion label but there is something else that has taken over the name – the Calvin Klein drug, also known as Cable or CK1, is a slang term for using Cocaine and Ketamine at the same time. This is also known as poly drug use –…
Read MoreDrug Deaths in Scotland Higher Than in the EU
Scotland’s mortality rate has seen yet another rise due to the misuse of opiates across the country. With a 27% rise in just one year, Scotland’s drug death rate is now 50 times Portugal’s and even higher than that of the United States. With figure this large, it is important to recognise the danger of…
Read MoreOpioid Drug Use UK – Is Fentanyl Deadlier Than Heroin?
With the increase in the use of synthetic opioids across the united nations, a worldwide drug report has found that the amount of deaths by overdose has risen in the United States and Tramadol is causing a ‘crisis’ is parts of Africa. Fentanyl is one of the worst offenders and due to the uncontrolled dosage…
Read MoreWhen to go to Rehab for Alcohol
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,…
Read MoreIs Weed Addictive? (The Side Effects & Dangers of Marijuana)
Marijuana, which is also referred to as weed, is becoming ever more popular in today’s day and age. Many marijuana users believe it is not addictive however this is far from correct. Due to the type of substance marijuana is, it develops addictive behaviour slowly and therefore users may not even notice they are becoming…
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