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Emotions & The New Year
The New Year often brings about a sense of hope and renewal, a time for a fresh start and a better year ahead. Emotions around the festive and New Year period can be heightened in many different ways for everyone. Whether it becomes a time to enjoy, party and spend time with loved ones, or…
Read MoreHow to Stay Sober During Dry January: Tips and Strategies
Committing to Dry January is one of the most powerful ways you can hit the reset button on your relationship with alcohol. If you complete it, you’ll be able to prove to yourself that you can lead an alcohol-free life, equipping you with the necessary skills to ditch alcohol again in future, or maybe even…
Read MoreDoes Changing Weather Affect Addiction?
It might sound trivial, but there is plenty of evidence to suggest that changing weather can have a significant impact on an individual’s struggles with addiction. While summer may bring about greater social pressures and heightened anxiety, winter’s shorter days and colder weather often contribute to isolation and low mood. Both seasons can therefore introduce…
Read MoreWhat Should You Expect After Leaving Rehab
Understanding the challenges that you may face once you have left rehab is an important aspect of your recovery journey. Whilst leaving rehab is a huge accomplishment, it’s also only the beginning of a new journey where your resilience and commitment will be tested! In this blog, we’ll breakdown what you should expect along this…
Read MoreHow Can Relapse Be Prevented?
Adjusting to life sober can be very daunting for individuals who have recently overcome an alcohol or drug addiction. Often, the pressure alone of sustaining sobriety and resisting cravings can be enough to bring about a relapse. That’s why it’s crucial to bear in mind that preventing relapse is a massive part of the recovery…
Read MoreGroup Therapy for Addiction Recovery
Did you ever feel like you are the only one going through something? Group therapy can be a safety net, offering a supportive space where you are not alone. It is a therapeutic approach that brings together individuals facing similar challenges, fostering connection, understanding, and growth, and this is why it is one of the…
Read MoreOzempic and Addiction
Ozempic was introduced into the UK in January 2019, having previously been given approval by the FDA in the US in 2017. It’s always important to look at both the benefits and risks of new medications. Ozempic is a drug that has been popular for treating Type 2 diabetes, and more recently increased in popularity…
Read MoreWhat Is a Detox?
Detox or the process of detoxification is when you begin to rid the body of substances like drugs or alcohol that have become an addictive substance. It is a key tool in addiction recovery! This is often the first step in the process of addiction recovery and is vital to helping an addict make changes to…
Read MoreOzzy Osbourne’s Addiction Story
Ozzy Osbourne is arguably the biggest rock and roll star that Birmingham has ever produced. ‘The Prince of Darkness’ first rose to fame in 1968 as the lead singer of Black Sabbath, a band that helped pioneer the heavy metal genre. After separating from the band in 1979, Ozzy would go on to have a…
Read MoreThe Rise of Digital Addiction: AI and Algorithms
More and more online platforms, from e-commerce websites to social media platforms, are exploiting the power of AI for the purpose of maximising user-engagement. The darker, more invisible side to this trend however is that increased user-engagement inevitably encourages addictive behaviours. From compulsively scrolling on social media to desperately shopping for the latest bargains, digital…
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