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In 2019, almost one quarter of the Dutch population aged 15 years and over reported an incident of drug trafficking or use in their own neighbourhood. Roughly 4% of these people claimed that this was a great nuisance. This is particularly true for the people of frontline team regions in large cities...
If you are suffering from addiction, substance dependence never affects just the addict alone, it can affect others around you. In fact sometimes those around us are consciously or unconsciously involved. This term usually refers to alcohol codependency but others addictions are valid in this case. ...
Is Weed Getting Legalised In Germany? The answer is no. Recreational weed use is currently illegal in Germany. Medicinal weed has been prescribed since 2017 to help patients with pain, but its sale is strictly controlled, with just licenced chemists permitted to sell it. Germany formed a three-party...
If you or a friend or family member have a drug or alcohol problem, it’s important to seek help, regardless of your religion. Many Muslims go to rehab and use their faith as a basis for recovery, with abstinence being the primary goal. Respecting The Islamic Way Of Life The Islamic view is ...
You may wonder how confidential is rehab? Most things you share in recovery or at a drug and alcohol rehab are private, as laws exist to protect your privacy. Everyone has the right to confidentiality. Knowing that drug and alcohol rehab is confidential makes for a great start in healing. Patients a...
If you are concerned about a family member or a friend who may have a gambling addiction, we have created this guide on how to help someone with a gambling addiction. It’s always best to get help for them as soon as possible rather than later to get the best results. The best way to get started wi...
Many people with drug (or alcohol) dependencies make the brave step of acknowledging they have a problem, but still don’t get the help they need. This is often because: they don’t know how to access a treatment programme, or they don’t know what drug rehab actually involves. Stepping away from...
The initial recovery process focuses on withdrawing from and overcoming the effects of drugs and alcohol. Long-term recovery then concentrates on normalising sobriety and the lifestyle that it demands. Life after rehab will be very different, commanding change in order to protect progress, wellbeing...
For the average person, with average drinking habits, tapering down their alcohol intake will likely be an easy step. Whether that’s for health reasons or to follow a ‘go sober’ campaign, lowering the exposure of alcohol is possible for most. For someone who’s instead looking to wit...
One of the most frequently asked questions here at Step One Recovery is ‘is there a cure for alcoholism?’. It is understandable why so many people, whether that is a user themselves or their loved ones, long for a way out from addiction. Alcohol addiction is one of the most common yet most d...
The National Institute on Drug Abuse classifies addiction as “a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences, and long-lasting changes in the brain.” Drug addiction and other forms of addiction are harmful diseases that ...
Reaching a point of sobriety, post-drug or alcohol abuse can be achieved at a rapid pace. By completing a detox programme, all traces of drugs and alcohol can be removed, offering a clean slate. However, in order to remain sober, also known as addiction recovery, a life-long commitment must...
If you are in the grip of an addiction, you might not know where to turn or what to do next. Addictions can be very destructive, not only to the person involved but to everyone around them. Drug or alcohol addictions can be very harmful to the user’s own physical and mental health, while behavio...
Addiction is a broad clinical diagnosis for habit-like behaviours and actions. Whilst most people will associate drugs or alcohol with addiction, there are various types of addiction diagnoses. From food and sex to gambling, prescription drugs and exercise, addictive stimuli are everywhere....
A lot of people have often heard of the 12 step recovery process when it comes to overcoming an addiction; however, not many people may actually know what the 12 steps are or how they help with alcohol addiction and/or drug addiction. Below you will hopefully find all of the information that you...
