The prevalence of cannabis use in the UK is increasing, with data showing more than 7% of all adults (2.5 million) used cannabis in the past year.
Yet when strains continue to grow stronger and …
Maintaining your sobriety after rehab treatment is one of the most challenging yet rewarding parts of the journey. Professional treatment providers have learned that the structures and routines yo …
Physical dependence and addiction are often spoken of as if they mean the same thing. In everyday conversation, the terms blur together, even among healthcare professionals.
Yet, the differen …
For many people, the first alarm bells about cocaine use don’t come from hidden health issues, but from what they see in the mirror. A once healthy complexion begins to fade, weight fluctuates …
“If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, Infinite.”
William Blake – The Marriage of Heaven and Hell
Many of us enjoy alcohol as a form of s …
High-functioning addiction is one of the most misunderstood forms of substance use disorder, and also one of the most dangerous.
It does not scream for attention. It whispers behind social ch …
For too many people who need treatment, the relationship between substance use and mental health can become like an all-consuming fire. The flames cannot be extinguished from only one side, as w …
“How do I know when the time is right to ask for help?” “If I reach out for support, will someone be there for me?”
If you’ve experienced these kinds of thoughts, we know that the wor …
We’re living through what experts now recognise as an epidemic of loneliness, a widespread crisis that’s quietly affecting millions. On its own, that’s heartbreaking, but when loneliness is …
There are many models of therapy used to support the addiction recovery process, complete with their own unique areas of focus. DBT is one such therapeutic model with life-changing capabilities. …
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is often associated with dramatic flashbacks, veterans or survivors of major disasters. But the reality is more nuanced and far more common than many realise. …
