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5 Common Rehab Myths

27th May 2022

There’s no shortage of misinformation about rehabs themselves and what choosing to go to rehab will mean for you. New Leaf Recovery are here to debunk these myths and set…

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Ronnie O'Sullivan snooker OBE talks addiction and mental wellbeing

Ronnie O’Sullivan Championing Addiction Recovery

20th May 2022

Ronnie O’Sullivan OBE is known for his achievements in snooker, having just won the World Championship for the 7th time on 2nd May 2022. This win has resulted in him…

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Spot teenager internet addiction

Spotting Teen Internet Addiction

13th May 2022

In a world where everyone is connected to the internet but seems more disconnected than ever, it’s hard to find someone that isn’t glued to their phone, including teenagers or…

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What is addiction; a choice or a disease?

What Is Addiction?

6th May 2022

What is addiction? Addiction can be difficult to define, and when asked people tend to struggle to explain what the term means, both itself and how it affects those struggling…

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Boredom in addiction recovery

Boredom in Addiction Recovery

29th April 2022

Feeling bored is a part of life and is not an uncommon feeling. There are many reasons to feel bored, but boredom isn’t always bad. The human brain simply cannot…

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Where did the 12 step programme come from: A person walking on stepping stones

Where Did the 12 Steps Come From?

22nd April 2022

You’ve probably heard of the 12 steps programme, especially if you’ve ever considered addiction recovery. But what exactly is it, how did it start, and how did it become so…

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What is it like to have your stomach pumped?

What Is it Like to Have Your Stomach Pumped?

15th April 2022

If you’ve ingested something toxic, like poisonous chemicals, getting your stomach pumped could save your life – or at the very least reduced the risk of serious complications. This procedure…

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Don't let your addiction get the better of you this stress awareness month

Stress Awareness Month

8th April 2022

In the last few years, the effect that stress can have on our lives has become more obvious. As we’ve lived through unprecedented times, more and more people have struggled…

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Why You’re an Angry Drunk and How to Stop

Why You’re an Angry Drunk and How to Stop

1st April 2022

An angry drunk is how many people jokingly refer to someone that becomes unpredictable or violent after drinking alcohol. The range of an angry drunk can be from someone that…

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Managing your cravings in addiction recovery

Managing Cravings When They Hit

25th March 2022

When a craving suddenly hits it can feel very out of the blue and even disheartening, especially if you’ve been making steady progress with your recovery. For many, knowing how…

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Stay sober this St. Patrick's Day

Stay Sober This St. Patrick’s Day!

17th March 2022

Today is St. Patrick’s Day, and for many, this may be the first big test in recovery since any initial alcohol addiction treatment. Whether you’re hoping to celebrate today, at…

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Overcome Your Addiction on No Smoking Day.

Overcome Your Addiction on No Smoking Day

11th March 2022

You may not have realised, but National No Smoking Day 2022 was on March 9th this week! This annual health awareness day first started in 1984 and encourages people to…

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Eating Disorders Awareness

Spotlight on Eating Disorders Awareness Week

4th March 2022

This week (28th February – 6th March), is eating disorders awareness week in the UK. Although at New Leaf Recovery we are a rehab centre that focuses on addiction, we…

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Problem Drinking

What is Problem Drinking?

25th February 2022

In this article, we discuss what is known as a ‘problem drinker’, helping individuals to identify if there drinking habits have become unhealthy and an effective way of overcoming this…

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Counselling at Rehab

The Importance of Aftercare After a Medical Detox

18th February 2022

What is a medical detox? When the body becomes dependant on a substance, it becomes physically, psychologically and behaviourally dependant on it and therefore, once you stop abusing it, you…

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Activities for Recovery

5 Activities for Recovery

11th February 2022

Once you have completed rehabilitation and you are on the road to recovery, you may wonder how you will fill the time you used to devote to your addiction. There…

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Teamwork During Recovery

The Benefits of Rehab Staff Working on Their Own Recovery

4th February 2022

At New Leaf Recovery, many of the staff members are long term recovering addicts. Between them, they have many years of sobriety and clean time, and they are now dedicated…

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Anxious to go to Rehab

Why People Are Avoiding Going to Rehab

27th January 2022

Studies show that 96% of individuals who are addicted to drugs or alcohol believe they do not need to seek treatment for their addiction. It is important that we are…

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Exercise in Recovery

Can Exercise Help Your Recovery?

13th January 2022

It is a proven fact that regular exercise such as aerobics can decrease depression and anxiety that is associated with substance use and further boost an individuals self esteem and…

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Effects of Drugs at a Clubbing Setting

The Dangers of MDMA and Party Drugs

14th December 2021

Party drugs are commonly mixed or ‘cut’ with other harmful substances which include cocaine, ketamine and heroin, meaning that sometimes MDMA that individuals are purchasing may not even include any…

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