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Deciding to take the first step in overcoming an alcohol addiction is somewhat noteworthy. Though you will know that attending a rehab as soon as possible is best for your health and well-being, it is normal to experience many different emotions. Likewise, it is common to have many unanswered questions. At Cassiobury Court, one of […]

Alcohol addiction is an extremely serious problem and is more widespread than you might think. According to leading charity Alcohol Change UK there are more than half a million dependent drinkers in England alone. Alcohol misuse is also reported to be the single biggest risk factor for death, ill-health and disability among 15-49-year-olds across the […]

Since the boom of platforms including Myspace in 2004, social media has become an integral part of our everyday lives. With usage soaring, the creation of new platforms, including TikTok and Snapchat, has seen more than 53 million people sign up to and use social media in the United Kingdom alone. Although social media platforms […]

The effectiveness of addiction treatment is justifiably a big concern for many individuals, prior to entering rehab. Investing in a process that offers reliable and secure opportunities for addiction recovery will of course be strived for, over one which cannot. With that being said, a common question asked here on admission at Cassiobury Court is ‘how effective is addiction treatment?’. […]

In the midst of a stressful situation, no matter whether positive or negative, reaching for alcohol, as a stress-reducing outlet is very common. Consuming alcohol is viewed as an instant coping strategy, through feelings and responses linked to stress. However, through stress-related drinking, short-term benefits will only be encountered. Recognised as a depressant, alcohol offers short-term relief through relaxing the central nervous […]

Crack cocaine and cocaine are capable of causing brain damage, even when they have only been used a handful of times. Damages to your brain structure can trigger an addiction – this disease affects the brain’s dopamine systems and reward circuits. Cocaine abuse can lead to a multitude of long-term damage. Cocaine is a very […]

Alcoholism and problem drinking can have a huge impact on the individual involved, having a detrimental effect on their physical and mental health and almost every aspect of their lives. It can also affect others around them though, taking a toll on relationships with spouses, partners, family members, friends and other loved ones. The very nature of the condition means that […]

The health and functionality of our brain, standing as a vital organ is very important, dictating our overall wellbeing and stability. Sadly, for some individuals, delirium, a change and/or disturbance in cognitive functioning is experienced, triggered by a range of internal and external causations. Resembling dementia, delirium can be very difficult to live with, can […]

The connection between alcohol and depression has been researched and investigated for many years by various health professionals. Studies have highlighted that drinking alcohol can essentially intensify depression. Likewise, depression can cause many individuals to consume larger quantities of alcohol to alleviate symptoms associated with the mental health disorder. To answer the question “what is […]

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that there are many different types of mental disorder. They can present very different symptoms but will generally involve ‘a combination of abnormal thoughts, perceptions, emotions, behaviour and relationships with others’. Anxiety is a feeling of worry, tension or apprehension, generally related to something that is about to happen […]

In the height of the covid pandemic, the immediate effects of coronavirus as a virus carried the greatest worry. Efforts were made and are still continuing to stop the spread of the virus, to uphold the economy, to preserve health and to protect the NHS. It’s understandable as to why such significant focus has been placed on […]

Panic attacks, as defined by the NHS, are feelings of sudden and intense anxiety that cause sufferers to experience sensations such as a pounding heart, hyperventilation, unpleasant thoughts and extreme distress. Often arising from anxiety disorders such as panic disorders and trauma, panic attacks impact 13.2% of the worldwide population. Although some individuals experience panic […]

In the moment, the effects of COVID are significant. From physical health symptoms to the disruption that self-isolation causes, to the impacts that widespread lockdowns have had, each occurrence linked to COVID has carried tests for the majority. While some form of normality is returning, where the memory of COVID will soon hopefully become just […]

With depression being a mental health issue you don’t often think of it as being able to give physical effects. However, there is a large connection between mental and physical health as many mental health disorders have physical side effects. In some parts of the world, such as China, depression is considered a myth and […]

Mental health issues are very common. According to the leading charity Mind, at least one in four people will suffer from some kind of mental health problem each year in England, while one in six experience a mental health problem such as anxiety or depression during any given week. It’s also a problem that only […]

The diagnosis of mental health issues currently stands at 1 in every 4 people, indicating how 25% of the population are struggling with some degree of symptoms. Through such statistics, there’s, therefore, a chance that someone you know is struggling, even your employees. Are you prepared for such eventuality, with the scope to combat mental […]