“The Recovery Lodge saved my life. If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be here”, the words of recovering alcoholic Julian. With the help of friends and family, Julian (59) from Wimbledon, Southwest London was checked in to the Recovery…
Hello, my name is Craig and I am an addict. I am thirty-three years old and my sobriety date is the 18th May 2019, which makes me four years clean and sober! When I first started drinking it was a good…
Bank holidays can be a challenging time for addiction recovery There are normally 8 bank holidays each year in the UK. In 2023, due to King Charles III’s coronation, there will be 9 bank holidays. Bank holidays are often a…
The cost of therapy vs a cost of a funeral The Recovery Lodge saved my life. If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be here the words of recovering alcoholic Julian. It’s a bleak statement but it does hit home!…
Looking for addiction counselling in Kent? There are a variety of resources available to help you find the right addiction counsellor in Kent for your specific needs and the type of addiction that you or your loved one is suffering…
As a parent, it’s devastating to watch your young adult child struggle with addiction. You are not alone and there’s a wealth of treatment for young adults within the Kent area available, find out more below. Whether it’s alcoholism, vaping,…
Co-dependency is a psychological and behavioral condition where an individual is unable to function in a healthy, normal manner without a close relationship with another person, typically a romantic partner, family member, or friend. The term was originally used to…
Tough love, codependency, and self-love – how to show love for yourself, as a recovering addict, and how to show love to a friend or family member recovering from addiction. As a recovering addict, it can be difficult to love…
Build healthy habits for life and reclaim the word “habit”! Research shows that around 80% of all New Year’s resolutions fail. This figure doesn’t offer much comfort to those recovering from addiction or supporting a recovering addict. However, most new…