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...
Alcohol consumption is a highly normalised activity, on a global scale. For a large majority of individuals who consume alcohol, it will be a social and innocent action. However, for a fraction of the world population, alcohol will be used as a coping strategy, where addictive tendencies are usuall...
It’s well publicised and relatively common knowledge what can happen TO your body when you drink, from severe dehydration and increased risks of certain diseases. But less is known about what happens to your body when you stop drinking alcohol. This may be because many feel their drinking is under...
Pain which requires some sort of prescription medication like painkillers is very common across the world. What a lot of people fail to realise is that the taking of prescription medication has a high risk of leading to addiction. The medication you are taking may take away the pain, but they also b...
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...
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...
Addictions are a disease and relapsing does not mean that your stay at rehab did not work, it just means that your disease has come back and you need to change your treatment program to facilitate and overcome these new symptoms. Avoiding relapse can be a difficult task but nonetheless one that can...
We can offer a huge variety of philosophies and approaches at Step One Recovery Centre in Javea to ensure you get the most out of your healing journey. We understand the impact of old habits and how they can impact on your body and mind. Although every person is different, we are proud to integrate ...
Have you ever wondered what takes precedence, mental health issues or an addiction? Check out our page on Addiction and Mental Health here. Unfortunately there is no one right answer, for example; If John was let go from work at the same time his partner walked out on him he may become depressed an...
If you’re living with alcohol or drug addiction, going through detox can be a very daunting prospect. You probably have more questions than answers and feel uncertain about your next step. But if you have come to a point where you can see there’s a problem, you’ve already made huge progress. R...
Detox is a term that’s used widely, and is often the gossip material for celebrity magazines. But what does detox actually involve and how does alcohol withdrawal work? If you’re concerned about the amount of alcohol you drink (or worry that a loved one drinks too much), then it could be time to...
