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When an individual is dealing with a drug addiction a rehabilitation programme is of paramount importance however, an aftercare programme is of equal importance. Getting the help you need at a rehabilitation centre will help you to detox and begin to heal, but what happens upon leaving the rehabilit...
Living in a warm climate has many health benefits, both physically and mentally. When the sun is out and shining it will give you the energy and motivation to get up and do something physical, whether that is going for a walk or a swim. These are activities that are not only great for you physically...
All addictions are different and every addict deals with their addiction in their own way, fortunately most addictions can get be dealt with and the individual can get clean and lead a healthy life completely sober and free of prescription medication. Successful treatment depends on the person, but ...
The use of marijuana targets similar pleasure points of the brain that are targeted by alcohol, cocaine and heroin. The effects are instantaneous and produce an almost euphoric sensation or what is also known as a “high”, this is due to the release of dopamine in the brain. Of course the more yo...
Valium is the trade name for diazepam and is an anti-anxiety drug, one of several very popular benzodiazepines used all over the world. Many people millions of people worldwide struggle with benzodiazepine abuse, often without even knowing that they are becoming dependent on them. Valium is often ...
Wernicke – Korsakoff syndrome, commonly known as ‘wet brain’ is the result of brain damage due to severe thiamine or B1 deficiency, commonly seen in alcoholics. This condition usually progresses in two stages if left untreated: Wernicke encephalopathy and Korsakoff psychosis. The first stage...
Many people are familiar with the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) fellowships however fewer people are aware of Al-Anon and Alateen. Al-Anon, and Alateen are a worldwide fellowship that offers a programme of recovery for the families and friends of alcoholics, whether or not...
When helping clients with alcohol or addiction issues, Step One Recovery often works with the 12 Step philosophy which has been working successfully for millions of people around the world for over 80 years. The 12 Step programme is a set of guiding principles, outlining a course of action in order ...
Standing up and stating outright that you have a drug problem is one of the most difficult and brave things a person can do. It is a scary thing, confronting your addiction head-on, whether you have people to support you or not, it does not make it easier, this is where a rehabilitation centre comes...
Heroin is a fast acting drug that induces a euphoric state of mind, it temporarily relaxes the body and brain and almost entirely blocks the body’s ability to perceive pain. If you think a loved one, a friend, or a co-worker may be using heroin, there are a few tell-tale signs you can look out for...
A dependency to prescription drugs is more often than not recognized at a very late stage in terms of addiction and dependency. Prescription medication is a drug prescribed by a medical professional, a doctor, therapist, etc… They generally work by promoting or suppressing chemical reactions in th...
Coming to the realization that you have an addiction is an extremely difficult thing to come to terms with, if you feel as though you have hit rock bottom, do not panic, we can help you pick yourself back up, dust yourself off, and become a healthier and happier version of yourself. It takes courage...
Painkillers are routinely prescribed all over the world for pain management but not all of them are addictive. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are often prescribed for the treatment of mild to moderate pain; however, when the pain becomes more acute, your doctor may prescribe an opiat...
At Step One Recovery, we’re highly experienced in helping clients overcome drug addiction. Our recovery centre is based in Spain on Alicante’s beautiful Costa Blanca coastline (not far from Costa Brava and Costa del Sol). This stunning Mediterranean retreat is home to our expert team of doctors,...
Many of us in today’s society use and abuse alcohol without fully understanding what we are doing, a dependency to alcohol can happen almost without the individual knowing and it can get out of hand at a very fast pace. The fact of the matter is that drinkers want to stop however the withdrawal sy...
