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Active addiction treatment helps to treat the cause and effects of substance use disorders. It’s the first step towards addiction recovery. Throughout a rehab programme, the likes of detox, therapy and planning can be worked through. Whilst drug and alcohol rehab itself can induce great success rates, addiction recovery is a future commitment, requiring ongoing input and focus. Aware of such […]

Many can find living with alcohol addiction to be a very isolating experience. One that leaves them without a support network or people in their life that understand what they are going through. Being alone is never a nice experience. If you are struggling with substance abuse due to frequent heavy drinking, then we want […]

Excessive alcohol consumption, reflecting an alcohol use disorder can impact people from all walks of life, no matter their age, gender, or background. Alcohol is a dangerous substance that can cause physical, social, psychological, and emotional damage. Alcohol abuse can increase the risk of many conditions and co-occurring disorders. Whilst concerning for all abusers, excessive alcohol consumption is especially concerning in women. There are some […]

Addiction and substance misuse can have a huge impact on the person involved. Drug and alcohol problems can have serious effects on the addict’s physical and mental health, but they are usually not the only ones affected. Addiction and all its attendant behaviours can place tremendous strain on partners, children, parents, other family members, friends and even colleagues. At the […]

Here in the UK, we are very open about our drinking culture. Alcohol is such an adopted substance that its consumption is part and parcel of life. Yet for some people, such ease can be very difficult to maintain, resulting in secret drinking. Hiding, downplaying, or denying alcohol consumption and its tell-tale signs is a common symptom of alcoholism. Whilst alcoholism can affect people differently and can most definitely impact […]

For someone who’s abusing alcohol or experiencing the signs of alcoholism, withdrawal will be essential in order to recover, get clean and remain sober. An alcohol detoxification process will be recommended to motivate physical withdrawal. Although detoxing is attempted through a cold turkey approach, mostly alone and from home, a medically assisted process is a much more beneficial option. Making use of replacement medications and supportive therapies, an assisted […]

Whether staying sober this New Year will benefit your recovery process or help you start a new lifestyle without an engulfing hangover; both are feasible goals. Sobriety is a way of living, and there are some plans that you can now put into motion to help you stick to your goals, resolutions, and commitments. Reasonably, whist the New Year provides the opportunity for a […]

Christmas can be a difficult time for people struggling with an addictive disorder. There is a reason that Christmas in the UK is frequently portrayed as inextricably linked to heavy drinking. That is because Christmas is when many people allow themselves to drink a little more than usual. However, being in an environment where alcohol […]

Alcohol is a widely adopted substance. Whilst it’s one of the most consumed substances across generations, demographics, and countries, it’s also one of the most addictive. Over recent years, drinking habits have escalated. Due to this, alcoholism as a brain condition and its diagnosis rates have also increased. However, it can be difficult for some people to differentiate normal consumption, binge drinking, and […]

A drug or alcohol addiction can be very difficult to beat alone but it can be successfully treated. Our understanding of addiction and the way it affects both brain and body has come on in leaps and bounds over recent years and the sort of evidence-based treatments delivered at addiction centres or through outpatient treatment […]

Rehab has a very important and impactful role to play through addiction recovery. It offers effective and sustainable steps to start off and motivate the recovery process. Yet in order for the process to continue and strengthen, support, treatment and effort must also persist. Standing as an ongoing structure and outlet for support, aftercare is a very important, follow-on service, offering the chance […]

Someone who is struggling with alcoholism may be experiencing all varying manner of signs and symptoms which can alert you to their problem. However, these signs and symptoms can be hard to identify due to the fact that many alcoholics will attempt to hide their addiction. This is particularly true of someone who is a […]

Booking into a drug or alcohol rehab to start treatment can be a very daunting experience and it’s natural to want to know what to expect when starting rehab therapies. It can be a difficult process but it’s important to remember that seeking any kind of addiction treatment is an extremely positive step forward. Rehabilitation […]

Everybody experiences stress to a certain degree. It is a normal physiological response to challenges in everyday life and it can be a positive thing – helping us to overcome those challenges and fuelling the fight or flight response in more extreme situations. Too much stress can be harmful, however, and there is evidence that […]

Here are 5 tips to maintain sobriety long term, to help you overcome your old habits and behaviours, and to replace them with positives. We at Cassiobury Court are here to guide you through drug and alcohol rehabilitation and the ongoing journey that follows. Sobriety is the most prominent goal through alcohol and drug rehabilitation. […]

Feeling low, depressed, and irritable are all common through addiction. Yet where such emotional symptoms become noticeable and impactful, concerns of a dual diagnosis will be present. Using illegal drugs, alcohol, or prescriptions as coping strategies, through mental health illness are also common. Yet where self-medication is the aim, again concerns will be high. This relationship between substance abuse problems and poor mental health is recognised […]