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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 tha...
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...
Most people know that behaviour which results from drug use can be unpredictable and even dangerous, but not everyone will know the detrimental side-effects which can last for a lifetime. Many people may find it difficult to ask questions about the effects of drugs – they maybe addicted to the...
Being a celebrity while battling with constant media scrutiny must be difficult, but having to deal with this while struggling with personal issues such as an addiction or a mental health problem must be extremely hard. Many of the UK’s biggest stars have battled with addictions for which they...
We have really enjoyed writing this article, listening to all of these inspirational speeches and talks has been a pleasure. The majority of our team here at Step One Recovery have spent some of the most difficult times of their lives in 12-step meetings, often hosted by Alcoholics’ Anonymous (AA)...
Anyone from any background can be affected by alcohol addiction and require rehab to get back on track. The way the condition affects a person can also vary depending on the individual – some people may drink heavy amounts all day long, while others may binge drink for a short time. Spotting signs...
It’s very hard to know what the right thing to do is when it comes to depression care. Having a loved one with depression is upsetting and often pretty exhausting because you simply don’t know what the right thing to do is. If you’ve never had depression, it can be hard to understand what it f...
