What 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…
Conquering Cravings: Practical Tips for Recovery
When struggling with addiction, cravings are part of this struggle too. They come and go throughout your struggles, making recovery seem further away. A craving is considered to be when you have a strong desire to use a substance that, if not fulfilled, can produce a powerful degree of mental and/or physical suffering. When in…
Ozzy 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…
Meditation and Mindfulness for Addiction Recovery: Emerging Trends
Recently, meditation and mindfulness have emerged as powerful tools for individuals looking to recover from drug or alcohol addiction. Meditation helps to promote ‘mindfulness’: a state of mind whereby an individual can escape from repetitive and negative thought-patterns associated with addiction. In doing so, one can achieve a sense of calm, laying the foundations for…
The Minimalist Mindset: A Cycle of Consumerism
A big part of society and culture in the 21st Century is consumerism. Everyone shops, whether that be online or going to your local high street, and we all often fall into the culture of ‘this is great, I need it!’, but how much of this is consumerism, and does this, in turn, make us…
Signs and Symptoms of Drug Addiction
Drug addiction can manifest itself in subtle ways, gradually taking hold of someone’s life. Recognising the early signs is crucial to preventing deeper dependency. However, even if you are experiencing the most severe symptoms of drug addiction, it is never too late to seek professional support to help you make a full recovery. In…
National Recovery Month 2024
Celebrating Strength, Hope, and Community September is once again National Recovery Month. A dedicated time to raise awareness of substance addiction and mental health disorders, with a focus on celebrating the power of recovery and supporting those in their current journey to healing. National Recovery Month Legacy The National Recovery Month began in 1989 and…
How Long Will I Be in Addiction Recovery?
When an individual attends treatment for a substance or behavioural addiction, treatment can last anywhere from 7 days to 30 days +. However, recovery is not the same as an addiction treatment. This is because recovery is defined as a process when an individual stops abusing any addictive substances or behaviours and changes their lifestyle…
Effects of Alcohol on the Body & Withdrawal Symptoms
The effects of alcohol aren’t just restricted to specific organs or bodily functions – alcohol can have far-reaching consequences for the whole of your body. Alcohol misuse can lead to various short-term and long-term health problems, some of which can be life-threatening. From organ failure to addiction and mental health problems, sustained and unchecked alcohol…
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