If you’re struggling with bipolar disorder and finding yourself turning to alcohol or drugs more frequently, you’re not alone. The connection between bipolar disorder and addiction is powerful and well-documented, research shows that up to 60% of people with bipolar…
You’re lying awake at 2am again, listening to your partner stumble through the front door. Or perhaps you’re the one creeping in quietly, hoping they’re already asleep so you don’t have to see the disappointment in their eyes. Either way,…
The latest government statistics reveal a sobering reality: ketamine addiction has become one of the fastest-growing drug problems in the UK. In 2024-25, 5,365 people entered treatment for ketamine-related issues, a staggering twelve-fold increase compared to just a decade ago,…
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…
Addiction, in its many forms, casts a long shadow on countless lives. We often ask ourselves: Why? Why do we continue down a path that’s demonstrably harmful, even when reason begs us to stop? The answer, as it turns out,…
In the Oxford English Dictionary, Codependency is defined in the dictionary as; excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, typically one who requires support on account of an illness or addiction. This definition seems pretty clear, but relationships often…
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…
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…
How to avoid people, place, and thing triggers. The “high” of drugs and alcohol produces a strong reward reaction, advice on how to cope.
