Alcohol Addiction

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you’re witnessing a loved one suffer and deteriorate through alcoholism, it’s easy to see why you’re here today at Cassiobury Court, looking for ways to help them. An alcohol addiction is an exhausting, life-limiting condition to experience, which can cause physical and psychological turmoil. If you’re witnessing such turmoil, it’s reasonable that you may also be experiencing some […]

Teenage drug and alcohol abuse is a serious issue throughout the country. Many young people experiment with drink and drugs in their teenage years – and even earlier. In some ways a bit of experimentation is normal but even drinking low levels of alcohol can be harmful, as can trying illegal drugs. It can harm […]

The mass campaign of dry January is now a highly populated commitment, in place to start off the new year with good intentions. Many individuals will decide to quit alcohol consumption, and its impacts, to realign, to raise money, to detox from heavy festive intake, or to attempt to reduce long-term intake. In fact, there […]

Alcohol consumption is usually known and favoured for the positive feelings it induces. It provides an escape, it increases happy chemicals, it boosts confidence, and it acts as a coping strategy. Yet, through these adaptations, have you ever considered how alcohol affects the brain? While unfortunate to consider, alcohol is a drug. Although it is […]

As COVID-19 reached its peak, countries across the world entered national lockdowns leaving individuals battling drug and alcohol addictions unable to attend recovery meetings, leave their homes, see their loved ones or seek the vital support that they need. In the United Kingdom, it has been reported that over 500,000 people are alcohol independent. Meanwhile, over 300,000 […]

Prescription antibiotics are commonly provided to treat an infection or illness. In the grand scheme of things, they are a controlled drug, causing supportive and healing adaptations in the body. Through consumption, many individuals have however raised a concern when mixing antibiotics and the likes of alcohol. As a whole, alcohol consumption is heavily normalised, […]

Addiction recovery is not a single step but an ongoing process. Addiction can have a profound effect on your physical and mental health, as well as other aspects of your life such as relationships and careers. Actual detoxification – the process of metabolising or processing the harmful substances from your system – can be quite […]

Because alcohol is legal, widely available and generally socially acceptable, there is sometimes a misconception that it is a lot less harmful than other, illegal substances. In reality, alcohol can be extremely damaging, especially when consumed in large quantities over a long period of time. According to one study in The Lancet, alcohol consumption has […]

A fully functioning alcoholic could be damaging their own physical and mental health. Their drinking could be putting a strain on relationships and adding extra pressure at work. It could lead to poor decisions, criminal behaviour and abuse. Even if they seem to be holding everything together, they could be one session or incident from […]

When we discuss binge drinking vs alcoholism, we’re looking at two separate but sometimes interconnected forms of alcohol abuse. Someone who’s a binge drinker might not be an alcoholic, and the same is true the other way around. However, both can cause considerable health problems, even death. This article covers the differences between binge drinking […]