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family addiction support

How to Support a Loved One Through Addiction and Recovery

Watching someone you love struggle with addiction is heartbreaking. Whether it’s drugs, alcohol, or gambling, addiction doesn’t just impact the person using, it impacts everyone around them. The chaos, fear, and helplessness that families feel are very real. You may want to help, but not know how. You may feel

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the detox process

Understanding the Detox Process: What Happens Before Rehab Begins

When you’re caught in the grip of addiction, the thought of stopping can feel overwhelming. The fear of withdrawal, the physical pain, emotional turmoil, and uncertainty often stop people from seeking help at all. But detox doesn’t have to be something you face alone, or something to fear. At The

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Residential Rehab

Is a Residential Rehab Programme Right for You?

When you’re stuck in the cycle of addiction, deciding what to do next can feel overwhelming. You may have tried to stop drinking or using on your own, maybe more than once, only to find yourself slipping back into old patterns. It’s frustrating, disheartening, and exhausting. And yet, deep down,

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building habbts after recovery

Building a Post-Rehab Routine: 7 Daily Habits That Sustain Recovery

Sobriety doesn’t end when you leave rehab, it’s where your new life begins. Completing a residential rehab programme is a major milestone. You’ve done something incredibly difficult. You’ve detoxed, reflected, rebuilt, and chosen to walk a new path. But now comes the real work: maintaining that progress in your daily

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Aftercare and Relapse Prevention

Choosing the Right Detox Method: Medical Detox vs at Home

Knowing the risks and the right choice could be the difference between relapse and recovery. For anyone struggling with addiction, the idea of detox is often the first hurdle. You know you need to stop. You know your body needs to clear itself of substances. But how do you actually

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The Recovery Lodge Garden

5 Signs You’re Ready for a Residential Rehab Programme

Recognising the right time to seek help could change – or even save – your life. Deciding to enter rehab is never easy. For many people living with addiction, it’s a decision that gets pushed aside again and again – until the pain of staying the same becomes greater than

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global drug abuse impact

The Global Impact of Drug Abuse and the Path to Recovery

In recognition of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, 26 June 2025 Every year on 26 June, countries around the world observe the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. It’s more than a calendar event – it’s a stark reminder of the real, ongoing damage

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mens mental health week

Men’s Mental Health Week: Breaking the Silence and Seeking Support

In recognition of Men’s Health Week, 9-15 June 2025 When it comes to mental health, men are still dying in silence. Behind the stiff upper lips, the throwaway humour, the “I’m fine” responses, far too many men are quietly struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and emotional disconnection. Men’s Health

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dual addictions

The Intersection of Alcohol and Gambling: Navigating Dual Addictions

Addiction doesn’t always come in isolation. For many people, it shows up in more than one form, often feeding and masking each other. One of the most dangerous and overlooked combinations is alcohol misuse and gambling addiction. Individually, both can be devastating. But together, they create a cycle that’s uniquely

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