Does Harm Reduction Work?

Does harm reduction work? Well, it’s a philosophy and set of strategies that have long been debated across public health and addiction services. Harm reduction seeks to minimise the negative consequences of certain behaviours rather than focusing solely on eradicating the behaviours themselves. This article explores the definition of harm reduction, discussing its core principles,…

Why Is Nutrition Important During Recovery from Alcoholism?

Those who want to recover from alcohol addiction and misuse must identify unhealthy behaviours and ways of thinking while forming new and healthy habits. This includes diet and nutrition, not just because it can positively impact your physical health but psychological health too. Here, we look at the link between nutrition and alcohol misuse disorder…

Rehab for Pensioners

  If you’re concerned about an elderly relative who is struggling with addiction, you’ve come to the right place. While it is possible for senior individuals to get better, their addiction recovery treatment requires a unique and specialist approach. Here, we explore everything there is to know and highlight what you can do if you’re…

Is Rehab Free in Scotland?

Addiction is a very real problem that many people suffer from each year. Drug and alcohol addiction is a disease which can create a negative domino effect in your life. This can lead to job loss, relationship issues and financial troubles. It can also wreak havoc on your physical and mental health. Causes and triggers…

How Does CBT Help Addiction?

Impulsive decisions, habits and behaviours are mostly justified and fuelled in the mind. Behaviours and outlooks are formed, accepted, and maintained through cognitive processes, which are found to impact physical actions and choices. For someone who’s addicted to drugs or alcohol, negative emotions thought processes and experiences can justify the action of substance abuse. Whether from early childhood, through stigmatisation, or internal…

Christmas in Rehab – What can you expect?

Rehab may be the last place you expect to be on Christmas day and over the holiday season. Yet if you’re struggling to control your substance abuse habits and/or suffer from mental health issues, it will be the best place for you. The holiday season is a highly vulnerable time for addicts and recovering addicts.…

Alcohol Rehab – Inpatient and Outpatient Rehab Explained

Alcohol rehab is a medically designed and accredited process, service and programme which helps people through alcohol problems, abuse, and addiction. It’s designed to cater to various people due to the unpredictable and common diagnosis of alcoholism. Offering tailored treatment plans and recovery programmes, alcohol rehab provides the guidance and tools to withdraw from and overcome the addictiveness of 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…

How Effective is Private Drug and Alcohol Rehab?

Addiction recovery can be a long, overwhelming, and lonely journey. Through private drug and alcohol rehab, those common obstacles can be bypassed, instead offering many benefits. Known to offer proactive programmes, direction and support, and ongoing compassion and input throughout the journey, private rehab is one of the most effective recovery options. Along with improving the experience of…

Private Rehab Treatment – What to expect

Specialising in clinical care for drug and alcohol addiction, and stress-related mental illness, at Nova Recovery, we offer a range of private rehabilitation programmes. Accessible from our private recovery hospital, a time-sensitive admission can be expected, followed by proven, evidence-based treatments and therapies. Offering inclusive treatment and aftercare programmes, many benefits are linked to our private rehab services. Also boasting private, peaceful settings and 50 years…