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It can happen to anyone from any walk of life: Your gambling goes from a fun, activity that you start with friends, to surrounding yourself in lies and deceit to cover up your tracks. Whether you bet on sports, scratch cards, poker, or slots—in a casino, on your phone, or in front of the TV, getti...
Most sexual addictions are based around a never-ending preoccupation with sexual fantasies that border on obsession. For many addicts, sex will be their primary focus on a day to day basis. An individual who is addicted to sex may be unable to quit even if they want to, even though this will have ma...
The development of the UAE over the past 12 years has been almost unfathomable. When you are in the presence of the high-rise skyscrapers, the million pound cars, and the overall mind-boggling wealth, it is easy to see why it is classed as one of the most well-developed places on Earth. The UAE has ...
Gambling addiction is a behavioral addiction that affects hundreds of thousands of people in the UK alone. It affects men and women, young and old, and people from all walks of life. It’s also known as ‘compulsive gambling’, ‘problem gambling’ and ‘gambling disorder’, and is a growing ...
Marijuana has been legalized in many places all over the world. There is a myth that legalization of marijuana for medical purposes makes the drug harmless for every day consumption. Generally speaking, individuals who use, marijuana recreationally do not stop there. Most consider it to be a light d...
On the subject of addiction and spirituality, Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, wrote: “For we have not only been mentally and physically ill, we have been spiritually sick. When the spiritual malady is overcome, we straighten out mentally and physically.” Taken together, these id...
Drug addiction is a chronic, often relapsing brain disease that causes compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences to the drug addict and those around them. Drug addiction is a brain disease because the abuse of drugs leads to changes in the structure and function of the brain. Alt...
A journey through rehabilitation to recovery is never an easy one but is definitely possible when you have the right support. What could be debated as the toughest part, however, is maintaining your sobriety once you are totally sober. Temptations are everywhere, from stress in daily life to parties...
Step One Recovery is located on the beautiful Costa Blanca on the east coast of Spain. Our location was definitely not picked at random. Careful thought and consideration was put into where we wanted to set up our rehabilitation centre. We needed somewhere that was relaxing, gorgeous and that had an...
The holidays and celebrations have always been linked to drinking alcohol. When there is a special occasion the bottles come out and the alcohol is flowing for all of your friends and family. The holidays tend to be a time of excessive binge drinking, sometimes even on a daily occurrence. This sort ...
Alcohol is a substance that is commonly abused. At Step One Recovery we help each individual push through and surpass their personal battle with it. There are multiple negative effects that a dependency on alcohol will bring to your life, not only socially but physically and mentally. Alcohol tolls ...
At Step One Recovery we have created a luxurious residential recovery experience. Our centre is unique and exclusive, hidden away in a beautiful part of the Costa Blanca called Javea. At our facility you will be provided with everything you will need to heal and resume a healthier and happier life, ...
An addiction intervention is a structured conversation between loved ones and an addict, often supervised by an intervention specialist. Successful interventions can help loved ones of an addict express their feelings constructively, and help them to understand and overcome their problem. If solely ...
There are many dangers when it comes to abusing alcohol, these ever-present dangers wouldn’t be half as terrible if they only affected the person abusing the substance however this is generally not the case. Here are some of the aspects of your life that will be in danger; Their health and safety...
Overcoming addictions and improving mental health is our main priority at Step One Recovery. We believe one of the most effective ways to do so is by having the chance to be in a private and luxurious treatment facility. We made sure to pay great attention to even the smallest of details. We of...
