Addiction

When most people think of someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol, they will typically picture an adult. However, drug addiction and/or alcohol addiction can affect people of all ages, in particular teenagers. Whether you are a teenager yourself struggling with the effects of drug addiction and/or alcohol addiction, or if you are reading […]

In England alone, it is estimated that 28% of adults are classed as obese. Although many believe that obesity stems from lifestyle choices, others argue that obesity could be considered an addiction. If you have recently found yourself asking “is obesity an addiction?”, here at Cassiobury Court, we have delved into the causes of obesity […]

Fighting addiction relapse at Christmas can be difficult, as the large number of social events, overeating and heavy drinking that are associated with Christmas can make addiction recovery difficult to maintain, especially for those in recent recovery. For the average person, optimal sleep, healthy eating, exercise, and self-care will go out of the window during […]

Naturally, experiencing addiction and the necessity of treatment are personal and private matters. Through that, many individuals attempt to hide away, to struggle internally, or will only accept confidential, professional support. While those feelings and desires to protect oneself are expected and reasonable, there are however significant benefits of opening up to others throughout addiction recovery. As humans, we […]

Gaming addiction has been on the rise for a few years, but the Covid-19 lockdown has exacerbated and highlighted the major issues with this form of addiction. As a leading UK based rehab clinic, we are concerned by the sharp rise in issues such as Gaming Addiction which has for the most part gone under […]

Once seen as a taboo subject, mental health issues, such as depression are experienced now more than ever, and are talked about now more than ever. Yet, while an understanding of depression as an illness may be present, many individuals fail to recognise the cause of depression, along with the risks it poses if uncontrolled. […]

Loneliness is a common emotion, noted by addicts. Once excessive consumption of drugs and alcohol take priority, feeling worlds apart from your old self, from old relationships, from old responsibilities is normal. Yet, here’s where the dangers of addiction and loneliness show themselves, where isolation can aggravate a diagnosis, where mental health issues can develop through being trapped in our own […]

Whilst many people think of strokes as a condition affecting mostly older people and those with underlying health conditions, the truth is that every five minutes someone in the UK is affected by a stroke. And they can happen to people of all ages.   What Is A Stroke? A stroke works in much the […]

As societal norms change, it is becoming increasingly common for parents to split up and for a single parent to take custody of the children. Statistically, women are more likely to be the primary caregiver for children and are thus more likely to end up as single parents. However, this isn’t always the case and […]

There has been a longstanding correlation in regard to drug and alcohol addiction and ADHD, and the link between both conditions might be linked stronger than first thought. Many people who seek alcohol and drug rehab in London, also seem to show signs of ADHD. Research has pointed out, that 25 percent of adults who […]

In this post, we provide several tips for overcoming a heroin addiction. Many people addicted to heroin are often confused by the number of treatment options available. Thus, we aim to simplify these options and thereby encourage opiate users to attempt a detox that results in long-term abstinence.   A Short History Lesson Since the […]

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 […]

For many, cannabis is seen as a safe drug, especially because it is grown from a plant. However, recently the drug tragically claimed the life of Gemma Moss, a mother of 3 from Bournemouth. A post-mortem investigation found that she had moderate to high levels of the drug in her system, which triggered a cardiac […]