When someone you care about enters addiction recovery, it can feel like you’re taking a breath for the first time in ages. There’s relief, hope, maybe even a little fear of what’s ahead. Recovery is a huge step, not just…
Completing a rehabilitation programme is a major milestone. It’s the point where the hardest physical and emotional work often takes place – detox, therapy, and the first steps toward healing. But as every person in recovery learns, it’s not the…
The decision to embark on the path of recovery is a deeply personal one. It takes immense courage to confront addiction and commit to a healthier future. Yet, for many, the fear of judgement and the potential for disclosure can…
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,…
Check Out Our Recovery Group For those bravely navigating the path of recovery, the road can be challenging and filled with unexpected turns. But amidst the hurdles, there’s one powerful tool that can empower you throughout your journey: self-love. It’s…
When taking on any journey, the first steps are often the hardest. And when you are trying to fight an addiction to alcohol or drugs, the first 30 days of sobriety are usually the most challenging. You have made a…
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…
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…
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…
