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Treating an Alcohol Abuse Disorder
Alcohol misuse and alcohol addiction are serious problems throughout the UK. In England alone there are an estimated 600,000 dependent drinkers and many more binge drink or regularly drink above the recommended safer drinking guidelines.1 In the UK the term alcohol misuse is generally used and this encompasses both harmful drinking and alcohol dependence.2 Alcohol…
5 reasons why Aftercare is crucial to Addiction Recovery
The transitional period between rehab and everyday life is a crucial step within the recovery process. It sets the tone on whether progress or regress will be experienced. Life after rehab can be both tough and rewarding. It’s normal to experience a mixture of negative and positive emotions. It’s also a daunting time for loved…
Online Resources to help with Addiction Recovery
In an ever more connected and digitised world, the Internet has become more important than ever. From staying in touch to shopping and banking, more of us are doing more and more things online. The lockdowns accompanying the Covid-19 pandemic led to a lot of people doing things online that they probably would have done…
Impact of Internet Addiction on our Mental Health
Internet and social media consumption are now normalised, to the point where both have become an integral part of day-to-day life. Whilst online accessibility is useful, whilst it can be both educational and connective, and whilst it’s found to increase dopamine levels for users, it’s also influencing one of the most disruptive behavioural addictions. Internet…
Scotland’s Addiction Crisis
For many years, Scotland has faced an addiction crisis. However, in early 2021, the Scottish government reported a drastic increase in drug and alcohol-related deaths. While First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has since announced that £250 million will be allocated to tackle Scotland’s addiction crisis between now and 2026 to support drug and alcohol partnerships and…
Why Alcohol Affects Mental Health
Each week, at least 49% of adults drink alcohol. Although many believe that consuming alcohol is harmless, especially as the physical side effects associated with alcohol consumption alleviate within a short period, alcohol can significantly affect mental health. To help you understand how and why alcohol affects mental health, we have delved into why alcohol…
Ongoing Effects of Long COVID
Many people who get COVID-19 do not suffer any symptoms at all. Of those who do, many will feel better within days or a couple of weeks, with the majority making a full recovery within 12 weeks. For some people though, symptoms can last for weeks and months after the infection has gone. This is…
Traditional Psychotherapy vs Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
It is also easy to be overwhelmed when making your choice due to the sheer number of options available. Two of the most common, effective and popular forms of therapy are cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and psychotherapy. Even within these two options, there are choices that you’ll need to make that will make it difficult…
Drinking and Anxiety – Impact Of COVID-19
Over the last twelve months, the way in which we live our lives has drastically changed. No longer are we able to see our loved ones, attend face-to-face meetings and participate in fitness classes. Instead, we have been forced to self-isolate, minimise contact with others and work from home. Although many individuals have adjusted to…
Relationship Between Substance Abuse and Obesity
Are you aware that substance abuse can see an individual become obese? Did you know that obesity plays a large role in whether an individual becomes addicted to substances such as alcohol and drugs? Although much research has determined that substance abuse can give rise to a wealth of mental health disorders, many individuals are…