Addiction Triggers
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 you have a strong desire to use a substance that, if not fulfilled, can produce a powerful degree of mental and/or physical suffering. When in…
Read MoreTake 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 having physical stores which makes buying easier for the masses. But with shopping and sales everywhere we turn, it is becoming ever harder to say…
Read MoreNavigating 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 in medical settings, has found its way into recreational circles. As its use among young people continues to rise, so too does the need for…
Read MoreSports 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 outcomes and backing their favourite teams or players with hard-earned cash. However, amidst the excitement lies a shadow: gambling addiction. There are two sides of…
Read MoreThe 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 this as a method of coping with their PTSD symptoms. Both conditions can have an impact on the individual’s life and those around them. It…
Read MoreImpact 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 first-hand the profound effects the pandemic has had on individuals battling addiction. From increased substance abuse to a surge in behavioural addictions, the toll has…
Read MoreEmpowering 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 out. Due to her exposure in the sets and her daily partying routine, she was led to alcohol and drugs as early as the age…
Read MoreBeyond 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 have on mental health is a rising concern across the UK. Although there can be some positive elements to technology and having a phone, there…
Read MoreNavigating the Nexus: Internet Addiction and ADHD Unveiled
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the mix of technology and human behaviour has seen a rise in the connections between internet addiction and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Screens have become ever present in daily life and now feature in virtually everything that we do. The lines between leisure and compulsion are starting to…
Read MoreSleeping Pills: Understanding Their Impact and Your Path to Recovery
Sleeping pills have shown to be a growing concern among football players and young people worldwide. They are medical drugs that can be purchased in pharmacies and used to treat sleep disorders and anxiety. Dele Ali, a 27-year-old Everton football player, has shared his history with sleeping pills and warned that this is a problem…
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