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The online world can both help and hinder our mental health. Down to its positive and negative effects, if you’re suffering from your mental health, it is important that you learn how to use digital platforms to their advantage. From blogs and apps, to virtual communities and the capabilities to...
Drug and alcohol addictions impair the lives of millions of men and women across the world. However, recent research has determined that women will not only abuse drugs and alcohol differently but will face a somewhat different addiction recovery than men. How Many Women Seek Treatment for Addiction...
Over the past year, a massive amount has changed in relation to how we live our daily lives, and how we engage with services such as healthcare programmes. As more and more elements of life become virtual, this has left a lot of people who may be suffering from drug addiction, alcohol addiction, or...
The United Kingdom, and the rest of the world, has now been in the grasp of the pandemic for 8 months now and there is no sign it is ending any time soon. Governments all over the world have given guidelines for how we should behave and manage our physical health, but there has been a lack of mental...
The United Kingdom is known for its excessive alcohol consumption and binge drinking culture. Social events such as weddings, birthdays and Christmas parties see many Brits ignore unit consumption guidelines, and instead consume large volumes of alcohol in a bid to relax, raise their spirits and enj...
Although substance abuse can arise from various factors, family history and substance abuse often come hand in hand. While many fail to realise it, family history is one of the leading causes that an individual may experience substance abuse at some point in their life. If you are reading this, you...
Addiction is now one of the most experienced and life-changing mental health issues, on a global scale, even if it’s still an unfortunate taboo subject. Down to the stigma attached to addiction and the idea of sourcing support, sadly, many individuals fail to spot the signs of addiction, along wit...
Are you wondering how to choose a drug rehab facility? We realise you must have so many questions, after all, choosing a rehab centre is a very important decision. At Step One Recovery, we’re here to help ease your decision-making process by explaining what a great rehab centre should be able to o...
Making the conscious effort to recover from a drug and alcohol addiction is praiseworthy. This is a difficult step to take. Yet, it is important for both loved ones and the addict to understand the road that lies ahead. Once the decision to rehabilitate is made, individuals will commonly believe th...
As another New Year approaches, the majority of the population will set resolutions. Whether that’s the aim to lose weight, reduce substance abuse or achieve a better work-life balance, intentions are set. Yet, as January hits, many individuals fail to follow through with their New Year’s resol...
At Step 1 Recovery, it has become apparent that highly successful and motivated professionals aren’t vulnerable to developing dysfunctional patterns of behaviour in order to cope with the pressures of their roles. The modern workplace can make it difficult to avoid executive burnout. The rise ...
Alcohol is a globally consumed substance. Although in moderation alcohol is perceived innocently, many individuals are living with addictions and drinking problems; along with alcohol fuelled physical and mental health illnesses. When looking at this global epidemic, some countries that drink the mo...
Is addiction a mental health illness? There is no easy answer to this as the answer can vary depending on who you ask, and who you’re talking about. There’s a great deal of debate over whether alcohol or drug addiction is an illness. Many people argue no as there is a degree of choice in an add...
Addiction is something that affects lots of people during their lifetime. There are many different forms of addiction which all affect people in a variety of different ways. This, of course, means that we require a variety of treatment options to deal with them. If you are looking for a rehab progra...
Game of Thrones is the most successful TV series in history and since it first aired in 2011, the HBO series attracted a record viewership, received 47 Primetime Emmy Awards and garnered a large fan base around the world. It also made Kit Harington a household name. But fame has a price and after th...
