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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…

We’ve all experienced those irresistible cravings for our favourite snacks, whether it’s a bag of potato chips, a slice of cake, or a decadent bowl of ice cream. But have you ever wondered why these cravings can sometimes feel so overwhelming, almost like an addiction? In this blog, we’ll delve into the fascinating world of…

Addiction is a complex and challenging journey, not just for the individual facing it. But also, for their family and friends. If you have a loved one in recovery, you understand that providing support during this time can be emotionally draining and perplexing. However, your support is crucial in their path to recovery. These tips…

Navigating Finances in Recovery: A Look at Money and Addiciton Money and addiction are two powerful forces that often intersect in the lives of those on the path to recovery and rehabilitation. Talk Money Week acts as a crucial annual event that encourages discussions about financial well-being. Further inviting people to open up about their…

Matthew Perry has been a household name since he graced our screens with his character Chandler Bing in Friends, when he was just 25 years old. Sadly, he died on Saturday 28th October at the age of 54. His death has shocked the internet, and there have been an incredible amount of celebrity tributes and…

Halloween is a time for ghouls, ghosts, and goblins to come out and play. It’s also a holiday that often involves parties and celebrations that can revolve around alcohol. But for those who are committed to a sober lifestyle or in recovery, navigating this spooky holiday can be challenging. However, fear not! You can still…

Tadhg Hickey is a comedian, an actor, a director, a writer and an alcoholic. In the world of Irish comedy, Tadhg Hickey’s name is well-known for his politically-charged viral videos and stand-up performances that leave audiences in splits. Beyond the laughter and applause, there’s a story of resilience, addiction, and recovery that Tadhg has been…

In a sobering revelation, it was recently reported that there were 1,276 alcohol-related deaths in Scotland in 2022, marking a 2% increase from the previous year. Over the past decade, a staggering 11,000 lives have been lost due to alcohol-related causes. This number surpasses Scotland’s drug death toll, yet the response has been far from…

Every year, there’s an opportunity to make a positive change in your life. This October, why not join millions of people across the UK in taking a bold step towards better health and well-being by quitting smoking? New Leaf Recovery is here to offer advice and support on this journey towards a smoke-free life. What…

Strategies for a Positive Mindset Do you often find yourself spiralling into excessive worry and envisioning worst-case scenarios for even minor issues? If so, you might be engaging in a behaviour known as catastrophising. In our daily lives, it’s not uncommon for our thoughts to occasionally wander into a realm of exaggerated concerns. However, when…