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What is the 12-Step Programme?
The 12-step programme provides addicted people with guidelines to help them replace addictive behaviours and thoughts. By following the motivation to overcome addiction, these steps can help you to implement…
Addiction and the LGBTQ+ Community
In 2018, the UK’s Stonewall report found that 9% of LGBTQ+ people in Britain took drugs at least once a month for a year, compared to just 2.6% of non-LGBTQ+…
Cryptocurrency Addiction: A Very Real Danger
The hyper-digital age we live in brings many benefits, from one-click online shopping to AI-powered research. However, this new age also entails many dangers to our physical and mental well-being.…
How to Support a Recovering Addict
In case you are getting ready to support a recovering addict that is currently under on their way to sobriety, there may be a feel things to consider in order…
A Day in The Life at New Leaf Recovery: What to Expect in Rehab
Choosing to start rehabilitative therapy can be a daunting experience; it takes a great deal of strength and courage to take that first step towards helping yourself or a loved…
How Soccer AM Star ‘Tubes’ Overcame His Alcohol Addiction
Few would have suspected that whilst cracking jokes and owning the stage on Sky Sports’ popular football show Soccer AM, that Peter Dale, known for his TV character ‘Tubes’, was…
Redefining Our Understanding of Addiction
The term ‘addiction’ is used in a number of different contexts, often associating behaviour or activity with negativity and as a constant in someone’s lifestyle. In an ever changing world,…
Take Control of Your Wallet: Shopping Addiction
With social media and sales galore, the ever growing presence of shopping is being felt. Everyone with a high street brand or smaller business is turning online as well as…
Navigating Ketamine Addiction Among Young Adults
In recent years, there has been a concerning trend emerging among young adults: the growing prevalence of ketamine use and addiction. Ketamine, once primarily known as a dissociative anaesthetic used…
Sports Betting: From Excitement to Gambling Addiction
In the UK, the allure of sports betting runs deep. From the raucous atmosphere of stadiums to the quiet glow of computer screens, millions engage in the thrill of predicting…
The Trauma Catch-22: PTSD & Alcohol Abuse
At New Leaf, we understand that there are a number of complex struggles that individuals can face, including PTSD. Sadly, PTSD sufferers are also often linked with alcohol abuse, using…
How Anne Hathaway Found Happiness Through Alcohol Sobriety
Addictions are not an issue just for ‘ordinary’ people. They can affect anyone, no matter your social status, your age, or whether you are famous or not! Recently, Anne Hathaway…
Impact of the Pandemic on Addiction
The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented struggles for countries around the world. The impact rippled through every aspect of society, including mental health and addiction. At New Leaf Recovery, we’ve witnessed…
Robin Williams: His Story Through Addiction & Depression
As we approach the 10-year anniversary of Robin Williams’s passing in August this year, his complex and heart-breaking story continues to resonate with so many. The man who made us…
Beyond Shame: Why Seeking Help for Addiction is a Sign of Strength
With stems from misinformation and negative stereotypes surrounding addiction, many people struggle by carrying the burden of shame, making them hold back when it comes to seeking help. However, we…
Setting Boundaries in Co-Dependency: Reclaim Your Power
Setting boundaries in relationships today can be a challenge for some when your main aim is to please your partner or those around you. However, this can lead down a…
Dealing with Stress in Addiction Recovery
In honour of Stress Awareness Month 2024, we’re taking a look at dealing with stress in addiction recovery. Whether you’re just starting your recovery journey or have been sober for…
Empowering Recovery: Drew Barrymore’s Journey and Alternative Therapies in Substance Addiction
Drew Barrymore’s Journey and the Integration of Alternative Therapies Drew Barrymore started her acting career in 1980, and in 1982 when she performed in ‘ET.: The Extraterrestrial’, her career broke…
Career Development – Improving Yourself After Addiction
Thinking about your career development after addiction recovery is a pivotal moment. It signifies not only a personal triumph but also the beginning of a new chapter filled with opportunities…
Beyond Like & Follows: The Impact of Mobile Phones on Mental Health
Mobile phones have become one of the most common features of everyday life as the world has continued to step into a digital era, but the impact that they can…
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