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Have you sadly found yourself struggling with an addiction? Have you, up until now, been afraid to admit that an addiction is controlling your life? Have you delayed starting addiction treatment? Addictions are psychological disorders that see individual’s suffering struggle to put an end to t...
University is meant to be one of the best times of an individual’s life. Yet, sadly, for students, COVID-19 has hindered the university experience, dictating what can and cannot be done. For students, being away from home, the pressures of university deadlines and navigating COVID-19 has see...
Have you recently completed rehabilitation treatment for an addiction? Are you now searching for ways to ensure that you obtain a long term recovery? Goal setting in addiction recovery is highly recommended. At Step One Recovery, we work with our patients to ensure that they set realistic and sustai...
The online world can both help and hinder our mental health. Down to its positive and negative effects, if you’re suffering from your mental health, it is important that you learn how to use digital platforms to their advantage. From blogs and apps, to virtual communities and the capabilities to...
Drug and alcohol addictions impair the lives of millions of men and women across the world. However, recent research has determined that women will not only abuse drugs and alcohol differently but will face a somewhat different addiction recovery than men. How Many Women Seek Treatment for Addiction...
Over the past year, a massive amount has changed in relation to how we live our daily lives, and how we engage with services such as healthcare programmes. As more and more elements of life become virtual, this has left a lot of people who may be suffering from drug addiction, alcohol addiction, or...
The United Kingdom, and the rest of the world, has now been in the grasp of the pandemic for 8 months now and there is no sign it is ending any time soon. Governments all over the world have given guidelines for how we should behave and manage our physical health, but there has been a lack of mental...
The United Kingdom is known for its excessive alcohol consumption and binge drinking culture. Social events such as weddings, birthdays and Christmas parties see many Brits ignore unit consumption guidelines, and instead consume large volumes of alcohol in a bid to relax, raise their spirits and enj...
Although substance abuse can arise from various factors, family history and substance abuse often come hand in hand. While many fail to realise it, family history is one of the leading causes that an individual may experience substance abuse at some point in their life. If you are reading this, you...
People drink alcohol for a wide variety of reasons, and it is something that is somewhat widely seen as an acceptable social pastime; however, when alcohol consumption becomes an addiction, a person can face many dangers. Alcohol addiction can affect anyone and everyone, and it is never to be taken...
Have you been silently battling a drug or alcohol addiction? Have you recently realised that it might be time to seek help from a rehab centre? Are you unsure of what to do? We are here to help you. At Step 1 Recovery, we understand that when it comes to realising its time to go to rehab, you wil...
Addiction is now one of the most experienced and life-changing mental health issues, on a global scale, even if it’s still an unfortunate taboo subject. Down to the stigma attached to addiction and the idea of sourcing support, sadly, many individuals fail to spot the signs of addiction, along wit...
COVID-19 has caused a significant, global pandemic, pausing our economy, shifting our lives, and placing great strain on physical and psychological health. Down to the unfamiliarity, down to the unknown, down to the anxieties caused by the pandemic, mental health risks are unfortunately one of the ...
Across the United Kingdom, addictions cripple and drastically alter the lives of individuals. Many believe that addictions are easy to overcome; however, this is not true. Addictions are chronic brain diseases that require professional treatment for physical and psychological side effects.Left untr...
Addiction during lockdown Lockdown has been a difficult time for everyone, and the ongoing uncertainty that COVID-19 has caused is responsible for increased stress levels for us all. The normal outlets for a relief from frustration, boredom and stress are either closed or not readily available. Spa...
