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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…
Managing Cravings When They Hit
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…
Stay Sober This St. Patrick’s Day!
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…
Overcome Your Addiction on No Smoking Day
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…
Spotlight on Eating Disorders Awareness Week
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…
What is Problem Drinking?
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…
The Importance of Aftercare After a Medical Detox
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…
5 Activities for Recovery
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…
The Benefits of Rehab Staff Working on Their Own Recovery
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…
Why People Are Avoiding Going to Rehab
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…
Can Exercise Help Your Recovery?
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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