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As the calendar flips to December 1st, Christmas preparations move into full swing. But whilst the festive period is typically a merry one for most, for others it can be incredibly stressful. In fact, one in 20 say they find Christmas more stressful than being burgled. So as the big day looms, here ...
Crack is a powerful stimulant that targets the central nervous system. When smoked, this drug enters your bloodstream through the lungs, from there it journeys to your brain and that is when the feel-good chemical known as dopamine is released and gives you a sense of satisfaction and reward. Unfort...
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...
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...
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 ...
Our beautiful recovery centre is based in Javea on the Costa Blanca in eastern Spain. This idyllic Alicante retreat (not far from Costa Brava and Costa del Sol) is a wonderful place to begin your recovery journey. There are no rules or regulations on how long you stay with us – we’re solely comm...
When you notice that a friend or loved one is abusing alcohol or drugs you will no doubt feel a cocktail of emotions, everything from concern to fear. One thing you need to remember is that addiction is a leading cause of death throughout the entire world and if you are seeing it happen to someone r...
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 way you think can affect your state of being. Having a constant negative state of mind will cause you to physically feel down and unmotivated. The reverse is also true, having a positive mental attitude and thinking good and nice thoughts will cause you to feel a lot better about yourself. The p...
Stress is primarily a physical response. When stressed, the body thinks it is under attack and switches to ‘fight or flight’ mode, releasing a complex mix of hormones and chemicals such as adrenaline, cortisol and norepinephrine to prepare the body for physical action. This causes a number of r...
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...
