Katie Price Checks into Rehab Following PTSD Diagnosis

  After suffering post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), former model Katie Price has checked herself into rehab, which is believed to be for 28 days. This news comes after a tough few months, which included a divorce from Kieran Hayler and drug use allegations. PTSD is a type of anxiety that is often diagnosed after a…

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Tom Hardy explains the problems he had with his addiction

On Friday 10th August 2018, Tom Hardy admitted about his drug addiction and the problems he had with it. Tom Hardy celebrated his 13th year of being sober this year but however says that he must stay in control to ensure it doesn’t take over his life. He quit drugs in 2003 but however turned…

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Digital Addiction Increases Loneliness and Depression

Depression Caused by Addiction

Smartphones are an integral part of most people’s lives, allowing us to stay connected and in-the-know at all times. The downside of that convenience is that many of us are also addicted to the constant pings, chimes, vibrations and other alerts from our devices, unable to ignore new emails, texts and images. Study: published in…

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Study finds alcohol use is biggest risk factor for dementia

Alcohol Abuse and Dementia

Alcohol use disorders are the most important preventable risk factors for the onset of all types of dementia, especially early-onset dementia. This according to a nationwide observational study, published in The Lancet Public Health journal, of over one million adults diagnosed with dementia in France. This study looked specifically at the effect of alcohol use disorders and…

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Children & Drug Use

It has been reported recently that drug use is beginning as young as 11 years old in Britain. Drug use is most certainly on the up amongst British children and teenagers. In fact, British teenagers are more likely than their European counterparts to have taken illegal drugs. Although cannabis is still the most heavily used…

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Rehab, Recovery and What it Means for Families

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New Leaf have worked in Rehab for some time! At new leaf we are proud of what we have created and even more proud of the success stories.  Helping people change there lives from what appears at the time to be a some what dark and gloomy place with no hope or future to creating…

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Drug Addiction and Recovery Relapse

Drug Addiction and Recovery Relapse

Addiction and Relapse Recently Anthony McPartlin has hit the headlines after having a head on collision on a Sunday afternoon.   In the other car was a family including a three 3 year old child.  Ant was breathalysed at the scene and was found to be over the drink drive limit. He has since been charged…

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New Leaf CQC Report to be Published

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New Leaf Recovery is regulated by the Care Quality Commission and the latest inspection of our service took place in December 2016. We were very pleased with the results and want to thank the whole team for their hard work and dedication. Full CQC Report The full report is due to be published on Monday…

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Scottish Government is Urged to Ban Alcohol Advertising

Alcohol Advertising Alcohol advertising should be removed from streets, parks and public transport, according to a new report from Alcohol Focus Scotland. The document also wants to see a phasing out of alcohol sponsorship in sports, music and cultural events. Advertising restrictions also need to be introduced on social media, in print and on television,…

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Rise in Reports Involving Alcohol & Drug use Around Children

Children Charity

The NSPCC’s helpline has seen a rise in the number of people reporting drug and alcohol use around children over the last three years. 1,176 people from the North West contacted the charity last year to describe potential substance misuse amongst adults when children and young people were in their care or nearby. The number…

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