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​​​The ‘War on Drugs’ criminalises people suffering from drug addiction. In many countries throughout the world drug users are imprisoned and even executed. Governments prefer to imprison drug addicts rather than pay for their treatment. In this post we discuss the ‘War on Drugs’, its history, recent developments and the validity of this approach in […]

​THC stands for Tetrahydrocannabinol. THC is cannabis’s central psychoactive element. Employers in the United Kingdom have in recent years favoured carrying out random drug tests on their employees. Drug tests are particularly common in heavy industry, the Armed Forces and public organisation. An entire multi-billion pound drug testing industry has popped up in the last […]

​ An addiction to gambling brings with it an assortment of problems well beyond the issue of money. Gambling addiction destroys families, careers and of course finances. An addiction to gambling is as destructive as addiction to drugs and alcohol. Symptoms such as violent mood swings feature as much (or if not more) when the […]

The opiate family of drugs derive from the poppy plant. Example drugs belonging to the opiate family include: Heroin Morphine Methadone Oxycodone These drugs are often taken as a painkiller. Drugs such as heroin are commonly taken as ‘street drugs’ in order to get ‘high’. Opiates stimulate the brain’s reward centre. Over time users develop […]

In the twenty-first century the concept of ‘addiction as disease’ is well founded and unanimously accepted amongst the medical community. In fact, the ‘addiction as disease’ first appeared about 40 years ago, way back in the 1970s. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) defines addiction as ‘a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized […]

​ In this blog post I shall discuss the substance abuse rehabilitation journey from the perspective of the female addict. Whilst it is true many of the same feelings and experiences are common for both male and female addict alike, subtle differences do remain and these differences are the subject matter of what follows. I […]

As a heroin detox and methadone detox centre, Cassiobury Court helps thousands of opiate addicts attain their abstinence goals each and every year. In this post, we outline exactly how an addict can break free from methadone addiction. What is methadone? Methadone is an opiate drug derived from the opium poppy. Methadone is commonly used […]

A recent study published in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse reveals cannabis is only a ‘gateway drug’ if you’re a bored teenager. As one of the UK’s only private cannabis rehab centres, Cassiobury Court throws in its 2 cents on this issue including a cannabis detox. Data this study was based on […]

  Lord Sewel, The Lord Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords, announces his resignation in light of a leaked video revealing his cocaine habit. What actually happened The 69 year-old Scot’s fall from grace comes after a concealed video camera caught him snorting cocaine from what appears to be a prostitute’s bosom. In the […]

A recent petition on the Government’s official ‘e-petition’ website has forced the Government to consider holding a debate around the issue of legalising cannabis. This e-petition website is itself only a few weeks old. The Government must consider holding a debate around issues raised in petitions (whether online or offline) where that petition receives at […]

According to a study published by researchers at the University of British Columbia it is believed ‘psychedelic’ drugs such as ecstasy, LSD and magic mushrooms could treat anxiety, addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A historical background The use of psychedelics to treat mental health problems is nothing new. Experiments with psychedelics began in the […]

​In recent years the United Kingdom has seen a massive increase in the number of people using prescription drugs. This is no longer solely an American trend. Now many people are addicted to prescription drugs. These people started to take these drugs to treat mild mental health problems such as insomnia, anxiety and depression. Prescription […]

Since the dawn of social media (circa 2006), the anti-drug and rehabilitation industry has participated far and wide to spread our collective messages on multiple social channels. We’ve seen incumbents hang on to top positions and new arrivals come and thrive, whilst others have slipped away into obscurity. Private organisations, Government-backed movements, registered charities, various […]

Let me explain . . . You have decided to seek advice for your addiction and you’re assuming the road to recovery will be full of complex road blocks and expensive treatments . . . . . . but what if I told you there was one surprisingly simple hack you could get implementing RIGHT […]

We are delighted to announce that Cassiobury Court now offers treatment for those who suffer from eating disorders. Our specialist consultants provide treatments for all kinds of eating disorders and we understand how it can affect your life. We know that seeking treatment can be a daunting prospect and we aim to provide a welcoming […]

  Is it possible to overcome addiction using mindfulness? Meditation has become one of the ways to help alcoholics and drug addicts grabble the challenges of drug detox and comforts them staying sober. People often don’t realise that mindfulness meditation can be defined as a form of observation which is non-judgemental. It’s made up of […]