The Recovery Lodge COVID-19 Updates & Safety Precautions We are still accepting inpatients and are doing everything we can to keep you safe. We deep clean our facilities and follow all government guidelines. We have various treatment options available, can…
I am an addict of many things that I’m happy to admit and most people know about – alcohol, drugs, gambling, relationships etc. but one thing I never thought I had a problem with was shopping – or indeed, spending…
A detox, detoxification, or withdrawal is the process of eliminating all chemicals and toxins from the body that remain after substance abuse. It starts when you stop taking the drug you have become reliant on. The aim of a drug…
Cannabis use disorder is a diagnosis that is given to people who have problematic marijuana use. This was previously known as Cannabis Dependence, this name change does not mean that cannabis is not addictive or that you cannot become dependent…
On Thursday 14th February I was invited to the annual David Stafford Memorial Lecture at the House of Commons as part of the Nacoa (National Association of Children of Alcoholics) charity. Nacoa was founded in 1990 to address the needs of…
Resources to help you get through quarantine and stay on track for your recovery journey. Why a Pandemic is the Best Time to be Sober “At a time like this, it’s easy to think that alcohol will help. Indeed, alcohol…
Should addiction be treated as a spectrum disorder like autism? We were interested to read a feature in the New York Post that sparked our attention. Molly Shea wrote, “Should addiction be treated as a spectrum disorder like autism?” Molly goes on…
Substance abuse and mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety are closely linked, While substance abuse can often cause prolonged mental health issues, one does not directly cause the other. However, alcohol and drugs are often used to self-medicate…
