One of the questions anyone who wants to enter alcohol rehab asks oneself is: “What is the alcohol rehab process like?”. It’s normal to ask yourself this question, and this is what we’re trying to explain in this post. Alcohol dependence treatment – how is it to approach one of the alcohol rehab centres?…
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Gambling addiction — also known as pathological gambling, compulsive gambling, or gambling disorder — is an impulse-control disorder. Compulsive gamblers can lose or win thousands of pounds within a matter of days, or even hours because they are unable to stop gambling. Of course, most of the time they lose and the house wins –…
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Alcohol addiction is so widespread that sometimes people don’t see it as an addiction anymore and consider it quite normal. Especially during these difficult times of uncertainty, many people are drinking more than they used to in an attempt to relieve stress. This is wrong and can lead to alcohol addiction over a quick period.…
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Rehab Today by PCP takes patient welfare extremely seriously. During this challenging and troublesome time, we want to offer reassurance to anyone who is considering rehab treatment with us during the coronavirus pandemic. Firstly, our drug and alcohol rehabs are staffed by qualified medical professionals, experienced in treating addiction and administering first-class medical care. Our…
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Posted by Perry Clayman As we approach Christmas and New Year, one particularly sinister pattern of behaviour reaches its peak. Christmas time has sadly started to see a rising trend in domestic abuse cases. This trend is not unique to the UK, it exists to a large extent in other countries such as Australia, which…
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In the past 6 years, the number of residential drug and alcohol rehabs available in England has fallen by one third. The dramatic fall comes at a time when more residential rehab places are required to help the thousands that are currently dying from drug and alcohol addiction in England and the rest of the…
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The latest statistics published by Public Health England show that a staggering 1 in 4 adults in England were prescribed potentially addictive drugs in 2018. This concerning statistic comes amidst Britain’s current opioid crisis. The report further revealed that half a million people in the UK were taking both anti-depressants and opioids, two particular drugs…
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How do you cope with stress, anxiety, low mood or social phobia? For many, alcohol proves to be a useful aid in relaxing and improving mood. However, alcohol can have a very damaging impact on your mental health. Whilst alcohol’s effects can initially help to settle nerves or get you in the mood for an…
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Rehab Today by PCP rehabs receive numerous calls from those who have concerns about a family member, friend or loved who is possibly suffering from an addiction. Addiction in someone you love can be deeply distressing to watch. You may feel powerless as they continue on their path of self-destruction. You may be wondering what…
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Most people drink alcohol. Its pleasurable effects allow you to relax, feel confident and have a good time. This is due to alcohol affecting your brain as soon as it enters the bloodstream. Once the alcohol has reached your brain, you will think differently and feel differently. In a healthy person who is able to…
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