When dealing with drug or alcohol addiction, one of the biggest questions is: how long does rehab take? The answer varies greatly based on individual circumstances, addiction severity, and treatment type. Key points about rehab duration include: Typical lengths are 30, 60, or 90 days, with 90-day programmes showing the best success rates; detox usually…
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Nowadays smartphones have pretty much become an extension of our hands. We use them for everything, from texting our friends, to sending emails, to watching the latest TikTok that everyone’s talking about. But what starts as a way of staying connected to the world, can often become a habit that dials into addiction and can…
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Did you know that half a million people in the UK are relying on weight loss jabs? This prevalence isn’t only confined to this part of the world but is widespread across the globe. Previously, only used for managing type 2 diabetes, these injectables have rapidly gained popularity as a quick fix for shedding extra…
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Addiction is often thought of as a personal or private issue – youngsters using in their bedrooms, or employees using it to detach themselves from the stress of work when they get home. However, substance use disorder, including alcohol, drugs, and even behavioural addictions has been having a major impact in the workplace, as unfortunately…
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For many people the prospect of going to rehab is quite scary, particularly if they have no idea what happens in a rehab setting When entering inpatient rehab, individuals can expect a supportive and structured rehab environment designed to foster healing, social connection, and emotional growth. If you or a loved one is thinking about…
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In the UK, private rehab generally costs between £3,000 and £6,000 per week, with a typical 28-day residential programme ranging from £8,000 to £18,000 depending on the level of medical care, accommodation standard and location. Outpatient treatment is usually less expensive, and medically supervised detox is often priced separately if not included within a residential…
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Addiction has never been the same since it first started emerging. In the beginning, the trend began just because alcohol and cigarettes were openly promoted. Later on, the popularity had suffered a fall because everyone looked at it as an unhealthy habit and not a glamorous lifestyle. It is important to note that genetic and…
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Approximately 976,000 users in the UK abuse cocaine yearly, of which only 137,749 people reported that they sought help. Cocaine is most commonly found as a white powder, known as powder cocaine, but it also exists in the form of crack cocaine, which is usually smoked and is considered more addictive. Many refrain from asking…
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Regaining the trust of your loved ones after getting cleaned is the hardest part of the recovery. You have already taken the brave step of confronting and getting treatment for your addiction. Now it is the time to f ace your family, whom you have hurt knowingly or unknowingly, as well as address the impact…
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Whenever we hear someone is an alcoholic, all we think of is an individual whose life revolves around alcohol. His family, children, friends, and even workplace dynamics are distorted, while all he cares about is drinking alcohol. But this might not always be the case. Sometimes, a person struggling with alcoholism may still show up…
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