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Is the Prescription Medication Xanax Addictive?
In the UK, Xanax is most frequently referred to as Alprazolam or Benzodiazepines (Benzos). It is a prescription medication frequently given to people with anxiety or panic disorders. However, due…
Can Pets Aid Addiction Recovery?
Roughly 59% of households in the UK have a pet! That is a staggering total of approximately 17 million homes! Pets become part of the family when in the home.…
What Is Love Addiction?
Love addiction is when someone creates a fixation or compulsion around someone else. It can lead to unhealthy behaviour towards their ‘loved’ one, leading to further problems down the line.…
Importance of Mental Health
Mental Health Issues are on the rise! In today’s world where we are always connected, mental health cases are rising rapidly. More people are suffering with anxiety, depression, and a…
EFT or Tapping in Addiction Recovery
EFT [Emotional Freedom Techniques] is also called ‘Tapping Therapy’ and can be utilised as a tool to help with addiction recovery. This technique brings together principles from traditional Chinese medicine,…
Drug & Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, anything a woman puts into her body will also go into the body of their baby through the placenta. The placenta is for oxygen flow and nutrients delivery…
Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler Has Relapsed
Steven Tyler, singer for the rock band Aerosmith, has relapsed. This relapse has sadly meant the band have had to cancel their June and July gigs in Las Vegas, leaving…
Discovering Addiction in the Home
If you suspect somebody in your home is suffering from addiction, this can be a difficult situation to handle. It can be challenging to decide the most appropriate way to…
Russell Brand’s Story Through Addiction
Russell Brand has been at the front of sobriety in the public eye for a long time. Despite going through his recovery many years ago, he continues to use his…
How Do You Know if You’re Addicted to Video Games?
What Is Video Game Addiction? In a world where new technology is released every month, it is not hard to believe that gaming has become more of a trend among…
Are You Addicted to Retail Therapy?
Since the pandemic began, the online retail world has advanced rapidly and in 2021, over 86% of the UK population were finding their retail therapy online! Online shopping is such…
5 Common Rehab Myths
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…
Ronnie O’Sullivan Championing Addiction Recovery
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…
Spotting Teen Internet Addiction
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…
What Is Addiction?
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…
Boredom in Addiction Recovery
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…
Where Did the 12 Steps Come From?
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…
What Is it Like to Have Your Stomach Pumped?
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…
Stress Awareness Month
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…
Why You’re an Angry Drunk and How to Stop
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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