The Science Behind the Addiction to Ultra-Processed Foods 

The Science Behind Addiction

In the pursuit of modern convenience, ultra-processed foods have seamlessly integrated into our daily lives. From the convenience store snacks to the savoury delights that line supermarket aisles. These culinary creations seem to possess an irresistible allure.   However, beneath the surface of our cravings for these processed delights lies a complex interplay of neurological and…

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Love Shouldn’t Hurt: Understanding & Dealing with Love Addiction

Love Addiction & Valentines Day

As human beings, we are all naturally wired to want the perfect relationship with someone who loves us for who we are and wants to spend their time with us. However, for some, this can be difficult to find or may lead to behaviour that causes concern to those around you.   But what is love…

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Environmental Addiction Triggers

Environmental triggers

How Changing Your Environment Can Help You to Overcome Common Addiction Triggers The path to addiction recovery is deeply personal, requiring immense courage and resilience, especially when facing the influence of environmental addiction triggers. We aim to shed light on the transformative potential of changing your surroundings. Emphasising how an environmental change can empower you…

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Normalisation of Alcohol Consumption

Self Awareness Journey

In a world where champagne toasts mark celebrations, beers accompany sporting events, and a glass of wine often ends a day, it’s easy to overlook the omnipresence of alcohol in our lives. It’s become a societal staple, deeply woven into our daily existence and social fabric. But what lies beneath this normalisation of alcohol? Why…

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National Recovery Month 2023

National Recovery Month

What Is National Recovery Month 2023? In September 2023, we’ll be celebrating National Recovery Month for the 34th time. It’s an annual event where we dedicate the month to raising awareness for people in the recovery journey of their mental health and substance use struggles. National Recovery Month was started in 1989, by the Substance…

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The Hidden Dangers of Laughing Gas: A Gateway Drug to Addiction

dangers of laughing gas as a gateway drug

As parents, we all want the best for our children, and their well-being is a top priority. In today’s world, where substance abuse is a growing concern, it’s crucial for parents to be aware of the dangers their children might face. One such concern that has been on the rise in the UK is the…

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The Importance of Stress Awareness Month

Stress Awareness Week, April 2023

Stress is a common trigger for addiction relapse, making it crucial to develop healthy coping mechanisms for managing stress during addiction recovery. That’s why we’re highlighting the importance of stress awareness during the month of April: National Stress Awareness Month.  This Year’s Theme: ACT NOW This year’s theme takes a slightly different approach to previous…

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Alcohol Awareness Week, You CAN Change

You can change - Alcohol awareness week

On this, the last day of Alcohol Awareness Week 2022 [18th – 25th November], we here at New Leaf Recovery wanted to take a moment to reflect upon the theme of the week, change. If you’re becoming more aware of the idea that you may in fact have a problem when it comes to alcohol,…

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What to Expect From Rehab

Garden space at new Leaf Recovery rehab

The first step in addiction recovery is recognizing the problem and understanding where to get help from. Rehab programmes can be one of the most helpful treatments for drug and alcohol dependence, usually in residential facilities. You do not have to determine which facility or treatment option best fits you by yourself, as an assessment…

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What Is Art Therapy?

art therapy at new leaf

New Leaf Recovery is a place to feel safe and a place for you to be expressive in how you feel, finding new ways to manage your feelings to avoid possible future relapse. Our art groups are a good way for those at New Leaf to express their feelings artistically, helping to resolve and manage…

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