Discussing Addiction
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 benefits and risks of new medications. Ozempic is a drug that has been popular for treating Type 2 diabetes, and more recently increased in popularity…
Read MoreOzzy 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 Black Sabbath, a band that helped pioneer the heavy metal genre. After separating from the band in 1979, Ozzy would go on to have a…
Read MoreMeditation 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 individual can escape from repetitive and negative thought-patterns associated with addiction. In doing so, one can achieve a sense of calm, laying the foundations for…
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 MoreNational 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 the power of recovery and supporting those in their current journey to healing. National Recovery Month Legacy The National Recovery Month began in 1989 and…
Read MoreHow 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 addiction treatment. This is because recovery is defined as a process when an individual stops abusing any addictive substances or behaviours and changes their lifestyle…
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 MoreHow 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 to offer them the best support possible. The process of getting to sobriety may not be easy, and therefore, having a supportive network outside rehab…
Read MoreA 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 one overcome an addiction. That’s why here at New Leaf, we aim to make our rehabilitative treatment plans as caring and flexible as possible. Whilst…
Read MoreHow 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 secretly battling a crippling alcohol addiction. On the 30th May 2024, Peter reached 8 years of sobriety, stating that giving up alcohol was the best…
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