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In this article, we discuss what is known as a ‘problem drinker’, helping individuals to identify if there drinking habits have become unhealthy and an effective way of overcoming this problem and re-gain control. What are problem drinkers? There is a difference between problem drinkers and alcoholics. Problem drinkers are often described as those who…

What is a medical detox? When the body becomes dependant on a substance, it becomes physically, psychologically and behaviourally dependant on it and therefore, once you stop abusing it, you can experience a range of symptoms. A medical detox ensures the safe withdrawal from drugs and alcohol in a secure environment and under medical supervision.…

Once you have completed rehabilitation and you are on the road to recovery, you may wonder how you will fill the time you used to devote to your addiction. There are many substance-free activities which are available to you, helping you to further improve your mental and physical health. In this article, we discuss 5…

At New Leaf Recovery, many of the staff members are long term recovering addicts. Between them, they have many years of sobriety and clean time, and they are now dedicated to not only encouraging their own recovery, but also the recovery of others. But why is this an advantage for those that arrive here as…

Studies show that 96% of individuals who are addicted to drugs or alcohol believe they do not need to seek treatment for their addiction. It is important that we are encouraging people we love and care about to seek the help they require and that it is possible to overcome an addiction with professional support…

The use of cocaine can cause many short-term and long-term health effects on individuals including memory loss. What does cocaine do to the brain? It is important to understand the effects and dangers of cocaine and how it specifically effects your brain. Dopamine is the neurotransmitter that plays a role in the pleasure received from…

It is a proven fact that regular exercise such as aerobics can decrease depression and anxiety that is associated with substance use and further boost an individuals self esteem and confidence. Why exercise? An addiction effects every aspect of an individual’s life; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Regular aerobics and any other physical activity that…

Party drugs are commonly mixed or ‘cut’ with other harmful substances which include cocaine, ketamine and heroin, meaning that sometimes MDMA that individuals are purchasing may not even include any MDMA at all. As you cannot be sure of exactly what drugs, or even how much of the drug is in MDMA, it is difficult…

There are many reasons as to why individuals abuse drugs, and they will vary greatly from individual to individual. However, in this article, we discuss seven of the most prevelant reasons why people use drugs. 1) Experimental purposes At a young age, many individuals are curious as to what happens when you take drugs and…

There are risks involved with both smoking and vaping. However, as vaping is relatively new compared to smoking, there is less data on the long-term health effects it can have. The difference between smoking and vaping weed To vape cannabis, the oil is heated through a vaporizing device such as an e-cigarette, whereas smoking marijuana…