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In this post, we discuss the link between childhood trauma and addiction. We will discuss human behaviour and conditioning as it relates to early childhood experiences. This revolves around ‘who said or did what to you in the past’. We will specifically analyse how this ‘what’ affects your behaviour in the present.   Initial questions […]

At Cassiobury Court, although we are better known for our alcohol rehab and drug rehab treatment programmes, today we wish to discuss the topic of video game addiction. Why? Because video game addiction affects many hundreds of thousands of people and so this topic is simply too prevalent to ignore. Although video game addiction is […]

In this A-Z Guide, we aim to inform you about the use of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction. At Cassiobury Court, our alcohol rehab centre utilises CBT in the fight against addiction. CBT focuses on altering your thought patterns and resulting behaviours. In fact, CBT is used to […]

For an appreciation of the scale of the threat posed by legal highs, we urge you to read new figures released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) revealing men in their 20s are most at risk of death due to taking legal highs. The ONS data reveals deaths linked to legal highs have more […]

About Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Alcohol is widely considered the most deadly substance for an unborn baby, and even more deadly than illegal drugs such as cocaine and heroin. Exposing a baby to alcohol during pregnancy can cause a condition known as Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). FAS is a broad term used to describe a […]

By now many of you will have read about the link between alcoholism and genetics. Modern science has pointed at many factors when explaining this link, such as the number of dopamine ducts contained within the brain. However, scientists claim your sense of smell may also be a genetic factor that instigates alcoholism. Researchers at […]

In this guide, we discuss the effect alcohol has on sleep. Many people consume alcohol in order to manage stress. Some people even drink alcohol in order to help them fall asleep. In fact, alcohol is classed as a sedative and a depressant, and a proven way to help you get to sleep. However, even […]

In this post, we provide several tips for overcoming a heroin addiction. Many people addicted to heroin are often confused by the number of treatment options available. Thus, we aim to simplify these options and thereby encourage opiate users to attempt a detox that results in long-term abstinence.   A Short History Lesson Since the […]

At Cassiobury Court we treated thousands of clients each year for drug and alcohol addiction. Many of these clients are new to life ‘in recovery.’ Patients often enter their new abstinence existence following many years of drug and/or alcohol addiction. Patients frequently cite the first three months of their recovery for being most difficult. This […]

​ Following a massively popular ‘Dry January’ this year, more and more Brits are choosing to shun alcohol in favour of healthier and ultimately rewarding past times. Despite an increase in alcohol-related deaths in 2014, the figures for ‘problem drinking’ has undoubtedly fallen since 2005. Finding bliss in places other than at the bottom of […]

A ground-breaking report by researchers at Yale University and published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence reveals the increased dangers of drinking alcohol for people who suffer from HIV. HIV clients must adhere to a strict dose of daily medications for their very survival. This treatment is known as modern antiretroviral treatment (ART). ART suppresses HIV […]

​ A shocking new study claims 70 percent of alcohol consumed in England is purchased by ‘problem drinkers.’ The report, authored by Professor Nick Sheron at the University of Southampton, says these ‘problem drinkers’ are worth a staggering £23.7 billion to the alcohol industry. Sheron is also the founder of the Alcohol Health Alliance (AHA). […]

​GPs have revealed the drug ‘naltrexone’ is being prescribed to treat clients suffering from gambling addiction. The drug costs a massive £800 per month per client. GPs say they are using Naltrexone to tackle the UK’s rising betting problem. What is naltrexone? Naltrexone is better known for treating substance addiction, including addiction to drugs and […]

​ ‘Heroin’ is the street name of an opiate officially known as diamorphine. Heroin is classed as a depressant. Heroin is derived from the opiate poppy and was first synthesised in 1874. In this informative post, we discuss the dangers of heroin purity. Heroin is highly addictive and continued use leads to a ‘tolerance’ to […]

Councils across the United Kingdom are now demanding laws be introduced that would force alcohol firms to place calorie labelling on their products. Councils are urging for the move through the Local Government Association (LGA). The LGA represents over 370 council across the country. The move follows recent research that proves the link between alcohol […]

Over the last month, you’ve probably discovered the concept of “dry January”. In fact, it’s highly likely somebody close to you is currently attempting to stay ‘dry’ for the month of January. Studies reveal alcohol consumption increases by around 40% during Christmas, so many of you will jump on the ‘dry January’ bandwagon in order […]