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Covid-19 has resulted in both concerns and direct effects surrounding physical and mental illness. Evidently, the virus itself displays physical signs of respiratory infection and vulnerability. Yet the cause of covid is in fact increasing the risks of poor mental health, through both short-term eff...
Gambling is an inescapable part of UK culture. Betting on the Grand National, sticking an accumulator on the weekend football, five quid on Federer to win the next set. Go into any pub somewhere in the UK and there will be some form of sport on, and wherever there are sports someone is putting a b...
People who are in a formal rehabilitation for a drug or alcohol addiction will receive the maximum benefit of their treatment by introducing a more holistic approach to their recovery journey. The word “holistic” is generally associated with a very specific type of targeted approach, such as in...
Anxiety is a perfectly normal emotion for your body to experience. Anxiety is the way in which your brain and body react to potential danger as a way to warn you of said danger. However, while occasional moments of anxiousness can be beneficial for us, anxiety disorders cause the sufferer to experie...
From altering our perception to changing how we behave, addiction, be it to drugs or alcohol, has undeniable effects on the brain. If you hope to understand addiction and how it affects the brain, you have come to the right place. At Step One Recovery, we answer the question “how does addiction ...
Opioid drugs are widely prescribed medications to manage pain disorders and symptoms. While they are highly effective and purpose-driven, they are also made up of strong, addictive traits when misused, posing as a risk for users. While an opioid addiction will be avoidable by many individuals, thr...
Detoxing is part and parcel of overcoming any degree of alcohol abuse or dependence. It’s essential to deter physical cravings and ongoing fixations to the positive reinforcers of alcohol. However, to truly recover and reduce all risks of relapse, efforts must continue once an alcohol detox finish...
Drugs, whether prescribed or illegal are consumed for their euphoric highs, their supportive assets, and their positive attributes. However, commonly short-lived, such experiences are specific to consumption, soon inducing possible aftereffects of drug abuse, known as addiction comedown, the reboun...
Generally, the effects of alcohol consumption vary across users. Side effects, withdrawal symptoms and consequences of such action are seen to fluctuate, depending on a number of personal factors, including consumption levels, weight and tolerances. This is also the case when considering the relatio...
When an individual is overcoming a serious addiction to drugs and/or alcohol, one aspect of their recovery that should never be taken lightly is the process of withdrawal. Withdrawal, be it substance abuse withdrawal or alcohol withdrawal, can lead to individuals presenting with very severe and wor...
Social media has an unavoidably huge influence in day-to-day life in modern times, and the vast majority of individuals are engaging in some form of social media on a daily basis, whether it be via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, or any of the other social media platforms. In fact, according ...
Drinking can do a lot for your mood. When you drink alcohol it alters the balance of chemicals in your brain. It is a type of depressant, which simply means that it reduces arousal and stimulation- slowing down your brain and nervous system and lowering your inhibitions. The effects of alcohol can f...
Ways to help with Stress Relief If daily distractions leave you feeling stressed and unfocused, then we are here to help you take a deep breath and to provide you with three ways to regain control of your day. It may feel like you’re unable to complete so much as the simplest task without succumbi...
Abusing alcohol consistently, to the point where a habit has materialised will result in a significant build-up. Internally, the body will involuntarily accommodate such build-up, as will the brain. Both physical and psychological adaptations, at this point, will have occurred, causing alcohol crav...
Anxiety is known to impair the lives of one in five people. The World Health Organisation estimates that more than 264 million people worldwide struggle with a generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder each day. Although you may not personally struggle with an an...
