A study conducted by the Higher Education Policy Institute and the University of Buckingham shows that the vast majority of students want universities to take alcohol and drug abuse more seriously. 62% of students that took part in the survey think that universities should be taking a harder line with those that repeatedly abuse illicit…
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The past couple of years have seen a rapid escalation in the number of teenagers becoming addicted to gaming and online gaming in Britain, particularly affecting young people. There have even been reports of a 9-year old girl receiving treatment for addiction to the video game Fortnite, although we question the accuracy of these reports as there…
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The introduction of Fentanyl into the UK’s Heroin market has had a devastating impact on the number of opioid-related deaths in England and Wales. The past few years have seen a breakout of Fentanyl-related deaths especially across the North East of England. Today the drug is now widely available across the UK and has filtered…
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Statistics for drug-related deaths in the UK have reached an all-time record high and have been on the rise for over the past decade. The sad fact is that the UK government’s 2010 drug strategy, which severely lacked in drug rehabilitation, has caused thousands of tragic and untimely deaths; illicit opiates being the leading cause…
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A batch of fake drugs caused 13 hospital admissions and two deaths at the recent Mutiny festival held in Portsmouth. The mother of one of the teenage girls, who tragically died after taking two pills from the fake batch of drugs, spoke out to raise awareness in the hope that future festival goers would think…
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It has recently come to light that the UK has been flooded with fake Xanax made from high strength Alazopram powder, imported from Japan. This follows the UK’s biggest ever darknet drug seizure by Britain’s police. The distribution of counterfeit Xanax within the UK was dominated by one particular manufacturer in 2016; who dyed the…
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Ant McPartlin, the famous 42-year-old Geordie TV star, has quit alcohol rehab after only 4 weeks of inpatient treatment. Ant recently checked himself into an unknown private clinic, following a drink driving conviction that resulted in a 3-car crash. The Saturday Night Takeaway presenter, one half of the outstandingly successful Ant and Dec duo, was…
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BBC News recently reported on how the prison system isn’t helping vulnerable people with alcohol and mental health problems get better; If anything it is worsening their condition.¹ Their news bulletin highlights the plight of a particular woman, Joanne, who was suffering from domestic violence and postnatal depression (PND) and was drinking excessively as a…
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Did you know that Rehab Today by PCP has been the sole rehab provider for The Jeremy Kyle Show for the past 3 years? We have helped many clients throughout this period of time by exclusively providing drug and alcohol detox and rehabilitation for those that need it most. Rehab Today by PCP take 3…
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The 12-Step program, established in the mid-1930s, is a well-documented and evidence-based framework for addiction recovery. It has transformed the lives of millions of individuals struggling with alcohol and substance use disorders, facilitating sustained sobriety and improved psychosocial functioning. Despite its widespread acceptance and success, a minority have labeled it a cult, a characterization that…
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