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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 […]

Across the world, people from all walks of life find their lives impaired by drug, alcohol and behavioural addictions every single day. Significantly reducing the quality of a person’s life, understanding addictions is vital if they are to be overcome. At Cassiobury Court, we appreciate that understanding addictions can be difficult. As a result, this […]

To reach and sustain sobriety means that you’ll be in control, that you can avoid the influence of alcohol, and that you can look towards a positive future. You can reach this point if you’re committed to doing so, with some self-help, with some personal support and with some professional guidance. There are many benefits of sobriety, which can ultimately change your life if you […]

Drugs are substances that change the way our bodies and brains work. In terms of substance abuse, they can include various types of illicit drugs, misused prescription drugs, new psychoactive substances (also known as legal highs) and legal drugs such as alcohol. They provide various effects that can vary widely depending on the substance involved […]

Feelings of anxiety are healthy, are normal and are expected through the rollercoaster of life. Imagine, you may feel anxious before a job interview, or through the run-up to an event. However, for some individuals, feelings are intensified, are episodic and are extreme, overtaking life on an everyday basis. Such encounters are diagnosed as generalised anxiety disorder, a mental health condition, possibly […]

Taking the first step in securing addiction treatment can be overwhelming.  Paired with limited information surrounding what can be expected during an individual’s time in rehab, it is easy to see why so many people defer addiction treatment. Understanding that the thought of attending an inpatient rehab is often anxiety-inducing, here at Cassiobury Court, we […]

Addiction treatment plans differ across the offering of rehab. Due to specific approaches and the catering of personal needs, recommendations of addiction treatment do commonly fluctuate. However, there is a general consensus across the workings and value of addiction treatment within the rehabilitation process, promoting both detoxification and sustainable recovery. Through the right help, effective […]

Coming to the conclusion that you are suffering from addiction and need rehabilitation is a huge step to take. Not everyone that needs help realises it or can accept that fact, and so end up suffering more. After taking this huge step you may find yourself in a world of unknowns. It’s one thing to […]