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…
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…
A wonderful time for celebrations, Christmas and New Year are often the hardest times of the year to stay sober. With so much focus on socialising and making merry, the festive period can also be the riskiest time of the…
As UK internet shopping tops more than £120 billion, accounting for around 30% of total sales, more and more retailers are expanding their Direct to Consumer (D2C) strategies. Platforms like Amazon, Etsy and TikTok Shop have all seen a massive…
28th October to 4th November is Addiction Awareness week. Now in its third year, this campaign, created by Taking Action on Addiction aims to improve people’s understanding of addiction and end the stigma that surrounds it. The theme of this…
Addiction, whether it is drug addiction; alcohol addiction; gambling addiction; or some form of behavioural addiction, is incredibly difficult to overcome. Whatever form it takes, it is recognised as a serious condition; the NHS describes addiction as “not having control…
Prescription medication addiction is a growing concern worldwide and many doctors and medical professionals have warned that it has become as big of a problem as the use of illegal drugs here in the UK. The issue of addiction to…
JOB TITLE: Support Worker ACCOUNTABLE TO: The Registered Manager JOB PURPOSE: To deliver high quality, effective and responsive residential support at The Recovery Lodge. This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering the highest standards of care…
Alcohol addiction can be a relentless and overwhelming struggle, affecting not only the individual suffering from addiction but their loved ones, too. Fortunately, there is hope and help available through supportive treatment centres like The Recovery Lodge and structured programs…
How holidays, festivals, and summer can be a trigger for addiction relapse and how it can be avoided. Summer vacations, the summer holidays when kids are off school, and festivals of all kinds can all be potential triggers for an…
Addiction affects millions of people around the world and as much as we would like to shield our children from problems like addiction, unfortunately, many children are affected by the addictions of parents or loved ones. Keeping all the information…