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Are you trying to cut back on your drinking but not sure where to start? Everyone feels the need to unwind somehow and many people choose to unwind with a glass of wine, a beer, or some other form of alcoholic beverage. For some people, alcohol is a way to temporarily relieve some anxieties. It […]

No one wants to see their parent deal with a drug or alcohol addiction. As the child in the situation, you’re not alone. Many people across the UK have to deal with an addicted parent and it can be daunting to figure out how to get them the help they need. Due to the complex […]

Workplaces often ask employees to submit to random, regular drug testing if their jobs are safety critical. Examples include people who work in construction, transport or any job where the use of drugs or alcohol could cause injury or health and safety issues.  By law, employees have to give written consent for drug testing. Testing […]

If you only drink on the weekend, you can’t have a problem with alcohol consumption, right? Unfortunately, that’s wrong. Even if you don’t touch a drop of alcohol all week but binge or drink excessively on the weekend, you could be putting your physical and mental health at risk. Here, we explore the term ‘weekend […]

Watching a loved one struggle with a drug addiction can be challenging. After all, you probably want to get them help but don’t know what to do or say. That’s before we mention that they might not even realise they have an addiction. The Cassiobury Court team is here for everyone affected by drug and […]

Deciding to quit drinking is never an easy decision and it’s also not always going to be an easy process. This is especially true for people who have been misusing alcohol for several years. However, it’s important to note that there are many benefits of taking the necessary steps needed to quit your alcohol use. […]

We’ve just been through a record-breaking summer, with the highest temperature ever recorded in the UK and a heatwave that was much more widespread than in previous summers.1 Experts believe extreme summers will become more and more common and so will associated risks such as heatstroke and even wildfires. For many people, the sunny weather […]

Many people seem to believe that alcohol cannot be as dangerous as other prohibited and illegal drugs. After all, it’s freely available and socially acceptable pretty much everywhere. Alcohol can be very harmful however, especially if used to excess. There is no proven level of alcohol consumption that is actually safe but the Chief Medical […]

If you have a drug or alcohol addiction, you probably wonder if you’ll always be an addict. The answer? Yes and no. Recovering addicts often refer to themselves as an ‘addict for life’, meaning that despite living a reformed, sober life, the desire to drink or use drugs remains. People who leave rehab often live […]

Misusing alcohol in any situation can be extremely dangerous to both your physical and psychological health. When it comes to misusing alcohol in the workplace, there’s a more serious issue at hand as you’re involving more people including your colleagues and the business you work for. It’s well known that alcohol has a negative effect […]

  Many of us enjoy the occasional drink at home or on a night out. Alcohol is a socially acceptable drug and there is a common perception that drinking alcohol in moderation is not harmful. The risks are certainly exacerbated the more that you drink, but even a relatively moderate alcohol intake can be detrimental […]

Have you ever found yourself putting off work or essential tasks while you mindlessly scroll through your phone instead? Have you ever been incredibly tired but still stayed up until the early hours or behind, going through your social media feeds? Has so-called ‘doomscrolling’ – reading through endless reams of negative news – badly affected […]

When most people think of addiction, they probably picture a person who is hooked on heroin or has an alcohol addiction. Substance addictions are certainly very serious and all too common. Drugs and alcohol misuse is linked to a wide range of physical and mental health conditions but behavioural addictions can also be very destructive. […]

If you drink every day, you might have legitimate concerns about your alcohol consumption. Drinking every day does not necessarily mean you are an alcoholic or are likely to experience alcohol detox and withdrawal if you do go a day without drinking. It can certainly be a sign of a bigger problem, however, and if […]

Detoxing from alcohol is a necessary step for people who are either hoping to reduce their alcohol intake or to overcome an addiction. Alcohol detox is one of the most recommended and effective treatments, as it physically eliminates alcohol and its influences from the picture. The alcohol detoxification process can be tough and risky. Withdrawal […]

Binge drinking is very common in the UK. More than a quarter (27%) of people who drink alcohol across the UK report that they binge drink on their heaviest days of drinking. The actual figure could be even higher as some people might not be aware of what constitutes as binge drinking. Any type of […]