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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 confidence. Why exercise? An addiction effects every aspect of an individual’s life; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Regular aerobics and any other physical activity that…

Understanding the challenges that you may face once you have left rehab is crucial as it will prepare you for whats ahead, as well as increasing the chance of remaining sober. In this article, we discuss some of the common problems which individuals often face when leaving rehab. 1) Temptation Understanding the challenges that you…

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 MDMA at all. As you cannot be sure of exactly what drugs, or even how much of the drug is in MDMA, it is difficult…

There are many reasons as to why individuals abuse drugs, and they will vary greatly from individual to individual. However, in this article, we discuss seven of the most prevelant reasons why people use drugs. 1) Experimental purposes At a young age, many individuals are curious as to what happens when you take drugs and…

There are risks involved with both smoking and vaping. However, as vaping is relatively new compared to smoking, there is less data on the long-term health effects it can have. The difference between smoking and vaping weed To vape cannabis, the oil is heated through a vaporizing device such as an e-cigarette, whereas smoking marijuana…

Are you looking to cut down your alcohol consumption or completely quit drinking? Are you wondering whether or not you can do this without the need for rehab? Quitting alcohol can be a difficult task, and there are many obstacles that you will face along the way and for this reason, it is not advisable…

Being accepting of the situation is an essential part of recovery. This is because when you learn to accept your circumstances, it can open a whole new door to sobriety. Let go of shame Shame is one of, if not the most powerful driver of the addiction cycle. It prevents individuals coming to terms and…

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…

On Monday 11th October, Paul Mersons new film ‘Paul Merson: Football, Gambling and Me’ was aired on BBC One. In this film, Paul talks very openly about his gambling addiction and states that in his lifetime has lost over £7 million due to the addiction. The film is Pauls journey to understanding where his compulsion…

Many individuals turn to alcohol as a way to relieve stress but is consuming alcohol a way to reduce stress? What is stress? Stress is the emotional strain or tension an individual feels as a result from a good or bad circumstance. It can be triggered by various things such as buying a home, starting/…