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The Hidden Dangers of Laughing Gas: A Gateway Drug to Addiction
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…
Read MoreThe Importance of Stress Awareness Month
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…
Read MoreAlcohol Awareness Week, You CAN Change
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,…
Read MoreWhat to Expect From 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…
Read MoreWhat Is Art Therapy?
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…
Read MoreMatty Healy of The 1975, Recovering Addict
Matty Healy has been a popular face in the media for a number of years. In his recent interviews for his latest album Being Funny In A Foreign Language, he’s opened up further about his struggles with heroin addiction during his time in the band. Healy’s addiction to heroin lasted for around 4 years, whilst…
Read MoreLiving With Someone With an Addiction
Living with someone with an addiction can lead you to a rollercoaster of emotions. When you live with other people, there are always going to be accommodations for the other person’s needs, in order to create a harmonious and safe environment. However, when it comes to living with someone with an addiction, creating this balanced…
Read MoreWhat Did ‘Rat Park’ Teach Us About Addiction?
The ‘Rat Park’ experiment is well known within the world of researching addiction, and its findings revolutionised the way scientists viewed addiction to substances. Dr Bruce Alexander, the American psychologist behind the study, wanted to examine the relationship between the substance and the person, as well as the reasons behind addiction. The understanding of addiction…
Read MoreCo-Codamol Addiction: Symptoms & Treatments
Co-codamol, a pain reliever with paracetamol and codeine, is used to treat toothaches, migraines, and headaches. When taken properly, medications with codeine can be quite helpful, but if they are overused, there are hazards involved, and people can become caught in a Co-codamol addiction. One of the components of co-codamol, codeine, can cause physical and…
Read MoreJob Hunting After Rehab
Job hunting can be a daunting task for anyone at any time, but for those in recovery and post-rehab, this can be difficult and incredibly hard. In today’s society, stigmas that are attached to those post rehab can become increasingly influential in the working world, making it harder to find the right opportunity for you.…
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