Behavioural Addiction
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 MoreThe 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 fall into the culture of ‘this is great, I need it!’, but how much of this is consumerism, and does this, in turn, make us…
Read MoreThe 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 this trend however is that increased user-engagement inevitably encourages addictive behaviours. From compulsively scrolling on social media to desperately shopping for the latest bargains, digital…
Read MoreWhat 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. Addiction group therapy is one of the methods of rehabilitation offered at New Leaf Recovery; it a powerful tool that can have a significant impact…
Read MoreAddiction 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+ people. This trend is even higher amongst young people, with 13% aged between 18-24 stating they took drugs at least once a month. The same…
Read MoreCryptocurrency 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. One such danger that is now emerging as a very real threat to younger, digitally-savvy audiences is that of cryptocurrency addiction. Cryptocurrency addiction forms a…
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 MoreBeyond 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 must understand that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Often, movies and media paint addicts as flawed or irresponsible, but the truth…
Read MoreSetting 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 tricky pathway towards co-dependency that can then cause longer term problems within your relationships. At New Leaf, we aim to support everyone in their journey…
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…
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