Addiction can be a challenging cycle to break. The brain forms neural pathways reinforcing addictive behaviours, making it harder and harder to resist the urge to use drugs or consume alcohol. Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) has shown great promise in helping individuals rewire their brain’s thinking patterns, giving them more control over their reactions to potential…
Life is an ongoing journey of striving for wellness. While some people may seek professional support to heal from substance use disorder (SUD) or a mental health disorder, others merely strive for greater peace and well-being in their lives. It can be immensely valuable to recognise that one of the most profound healing resources available…
Adjusting to life after completing rehab and addiction treatment can be difficult, but that’s not to say that maintaining sobriety is impossible. In fact, if you follow the steps listed below, you can lead a rich and fulfilling lifestyle. Here are some handy tips on how to completely own life after rehab! Keep up with…
It’s no secret that private rehab and drug treatment is expensive in the UK. While there are certainly free alternatives, securing a place in an NHS-funded residential rehab facility is highly competitive and becoming increasingly difficult. That, and the level of substance abuse treatment is inferior when compared to a private rehab treatment programme, especially…
When it comes to drug abuse, one thing that many people tend to forget is that most drug users are good people who have made some terrible choices. Many addicts would love nothing more than to quit drugs, but simply do not have the support and treatment resources available to help them take control of…
One thing that can put people off seeking addiction treatment and being an inpatient at a rehab treatment facility is the thought of being completely isolated from their family during addiction rehab. The good news is that you can visit people in rehab. While rehab visitation rules do vary significantly from one facility to another, the majority…
You may have heard of rehabilitation centres referenced on television and in movies, but how much do you know about rehabilitation services and the types of treatment that they provide? In this article, we’re going to define precisely what a rehab centre is, outline the rehabilitation process, and share an example or two of the…
One of the biggest defining factors in the overall success of drug addiction treatment is the individual. In order to have the best chance at long term recovery from drug abuse, one needs to select the best treatment option for them. In order to do this they will need to have a thorough understanding of…
One of the biggest deciding factors when someone is thinking about taking part in drug rehab programs is the time involved. How long is drug rehab? If you pursue residential treatment, how long will you be away from your friends and family? Will you be able to continue working or do you need to take…
Drug addiction is one of the most dangerous forms of addiction there is and it affects countless lives across the UK. The most recent estimates (between 2016 and 2017) were some 313,971 people in the UK suffering from opiate addiction alone; but we believe that those numbers are likely considerably higher. Additionally, drug abuse affects…