What happens when you first go to rehab?
If you’re considering rehab, or have a loved one preparing to enter treatment, you may be wondering what happens when you first go to rehab. While the thought may be daunting, after the first week you’ll have become used to the structure that rehab provides and will find yourself fitting in well. Different types […]
How long is a stay in rehab?
FAQs Whether you’re thinking about going to rehab, or a loved one is trying to persuade you to go, one of the first questions you’ll have is: how long does rehab take? In truth, the answer depends on several factors. We’ll go through these and more over the course of this post. Typical lengths of […]
What are the 12 Steps to Recovery?
The 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a recovery approach which follows a set of guidelines designed to help members overcome addiction. Recovery isn’t easy, but the 12-step recovery program gives you tools you can use whenever you need support. The fellowship has helped hundreds of thousands of people suffering from addiction. Since […]
How much does rehab cost in the UK?
For many people, the cost of rehab is the deciding factor when considering which treatment path to take. However, while private rehab treatment in the UK comes at a price, it has helped millions of people overcome their addictions. So, how much does rehab really cost in the UK? On average, you can expect to […]
How to Get Someone into Rehab
Watching a loved one battling addiction can leave you feeling powerless, fearful and extremely anxious. Unfortunately, many people suffering from addiction are in denial about their problem, making it all the more difficult to convince them to accept help. In the UK, it is not possible to force someone into rehab against their will. If […]
Why Cannabis Isn’t as Harmless as You Think
In this article, you will learn to understand why cannabis isn’t as harmless as you think… Medical use of cannabis was legalised in the UK on 1 November 2018. However, there continues to be ongoing discussion about whether cannabis should be completely legalised and decriminalised in the UK. In January 2022, a leaked government report […]
What Can I Expect in Early Recovery?
Early Recovery What Can I Expect in Early Recovery? Early recovery sometimes feels like an overwhelming series of challenges. Giving up the old way of life didn’t fully prepare us for the new one – how are we to cope? The answer lies in managing our expectations and responses. Don’t expect too much too soon. Recovery […]
Relapse or Lapse?
In addiction recovery, whenever a person returns to active involvement with their drug or behaviour of choice, it is considered a relapse that requires an appropriate response. However small it seems, any slip back into addictive behaviour, especially substance use, must be addressed swiftly and appropriately. Exactly how it is dealt with can be crucial. […]
Things to Consider When Choosing a Rehab
Deciding to seek help for addiction is a big step and can often feel daunting. The fear of the unknown, paired with the added pressure of making the right choice is an overwhelming feat. Whether you’re looking to start treatment yourself, or you’re helping a loved one choose a clinic, there are several factors that […]
The Dangers of Xanax Misuse
Although widely prescribed for many legitimate medical conditions, benzodiazepines like Xanax now have a bad reputation because they are so commonly abused, and also highly addictive. Classified as a minor tranquilliser, Xanax has sedative, anxiolytic, and anticonvulsant effects. When consumed in large quantities, these central nervous system depressants can produce a high from by elevating […]
