Alcohol Addiction

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 […]

The coronavirus pandemic provides a particular set of challenges for those suffering from alcoholism. Many individuals have seen their daily routines upended by the restrictions posed by lockdown rules – making self-discipline even harder.  Meanwhile, social distancing rules continue to make people feel isolated. Some will have lost loved-ones to the virus. While it’s somewhat […]

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 […]

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has spoken out about the use of alcohol as a coping mechanism during the COVID-19 lockdown, labelling it an “unhelpful coping strategy,” according to a new report. Dr. Aiysha Malik, a technical officer in WHO Europe’s mental health and substance abuse department, speaking on behalf of the organisation, told The […]

Everyone struggles with anxiety at some point in their lives. Some will suffer from anxiety disorders that make their lives difficult at all times, whilst others suffer during times of severe stress. With the Covid-19 virus suddenly a very real worry for people all over the globe, anxiety is a serious issue that many people […]

Making the decision to abstain from alcohol and drugs is a life-changing choice. The process may be a difficult journey but the rewards of sobriety are limitless. Choosing a sober life through the 12-step method delivers endless potential for a better life. There are countless benefits of sobriety, some of which are more obvious than others. […]

Research suggests that alcohol misuse costs the UK economy roughly £7.3bn per year, with 15,000 people dying from alcohol-related illnesses each year in England alone. A report from NHS Digital, released recently, shows a 6% rise in the number of alcohol-related hospital admissions from 2017/18 to 2018/19, which brings the total number up to almost […]