Loving an alcoholic can be an emotionally and mentally challenging experience. It is difficult to watch someone you care about struggle with addiction and the consequences that come with it. It is common for those who love an alcoholic to feel powerless and helpless in the face of alcohol addiction...
If you have a family member who has suffered from alcohol addiction in the past, you might be wondering if you’re at risk of misusing alcohol too. Or, perhaps you’re a medical professional who wants to know about the hereditary link regarding alcohol addiction. There is evidence that genetics i...
Suffering from a drug and alcohol addiction is often a lonely experience. At Step One Recovery, we understand the importance of involving family in recovery. Whilst family can’t stay with you at private drug and alcohol rehab, they can be involved in the recovery process via therapy sessions, thro...
If you are struggling with an addiction and you’ve admitted that you need help, you may be looking into where you can go to get a drug and alcohol rehab treatment. It’s important that you understand there is no one size fits all approach to addiction recovery treatments. It is vital that you fin...
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 ...
