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How to Stay Sober During Dry January: Tips and Strategies
Committing to Dry January is one of the most powerful ways you can hit the reset button on your relationship with alcohol. If you complete it, you’ll be able to…
Does Changing Weather Affect Addiction?
It might sound trivial, but there is plenty of evidence to suggest that changing weather can have a significant impact on an individual’s struggles with addiction. While summer may bring…
What Should You Expect After Leaving Rehab
Understanding the challenges that you may face once you have left rehab is an important aspect of your recovery journey. Whilst leaving rehab is a huge accomplishment, it’s also only…
How Is Digital Addiction Affecting Young People?
Digital addiction is a growing concern, particularly among young people who have been immersed in technology from a young age. This term, often mentioned by older generations, might sometimes feel…
Addiction at Christmas: 8 Tips for a Sober Festive Season
The Christmas holidays can be a challenging time for those who have undergone rehabilitative therapy for an alcohol or drug addiction. Christmas is typically a time for indulgence – full…
How Can Relapse Be Prevented?
Adjusting to life sober can be very daunting for individuals who have recently overcome an alcohol or drug addiction. Often, the pressure alone of sustaining sobriety and resisting cravings can…
Drug Withdrawal Symptoms: The Importance of Professional Help
When attempting to overcome a drug addiction, your body and mind can suffer from a wide range of physical and emotional withdrawal symptoms. These can make it very difficult to…
Group Therapy for Addiction Recovery
Did you ever feel like you are the only one going through something? Group therapy can be a safety net, offering a supportive space where you are not alone. It…
Ozempic and Addiction
Ozempic was introduced into the UK in January 2019, having previously been given approval by the FDA in the US in 2017. It’s always important to look at both the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Rise of Digital Addiction: AI and Algorithms
More and more online platforms, from e-commerce websites to social media platforms, are exploiting the power of AI for the purpose of maximising user-engagement. The darker, more invisible side to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What To Expect from Addiction Group Therapy
Finding Strength in a Shared Journey At New Leaf Recovery, overcoming addiction is a challenging journey for all clients; often this can require a varied approach to treatment and rehabilitation.…
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