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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Stress can cause a person a myriad of problems, and the idea of stress causing you problems can, in turn, sometimes cause you to feel even more stressed — which can be something of a Catch-22 situation. However, here at Cassiobury Court we want to give you some easy coping strategies and best relaxation tip […]

An addiction that is identified as a brain illness can amount and develop for a number of different reasons. While there are some biological links to addiction susceptibility, any individual in the world can become addicted to addictive stimuli, such as drugs, alcohol and gambling activity. Unfortunately, many onlookers believe that becoming dependent on such […]

Addiction recovery is a broad, complex process to work through. There are many different avenues of health, wellbeing and life to consider beyond the activity of drug and alcohol withdrawal. As addiction is recognised as a physical and psychological condition, a comprehensive effort of recovery must be aimed for. Within that comprehensive effort falls the […]

Lockdown, down to its unfamiliarity, lack of structure and our reduced sense of freedom have impacted us all. It’s no wonder that mental health rates throughout the UK have increased throughout the midst of lockdowns. However, for parents and carers, this time has carried even more tests, even more responsibilities and even more adaptations, making […]

Across the United Kingdom, one in eight adults seeks therapy for mental health disorders. In addition to this, a further 18% of adults in struggling with drug and alcohol addictions in England secure therapy based treatment to help them address and overcome substance abuse. As treatment is sought for mental health disorders and substance addictions, […]

Concerns linked to the impacts of Covid-19, this far, have mainly focused on health, protecting the NHS, continuing educational efforts, and the roll-out campaign of the vaccine. Of course, each is very important, helping to maintain a sense of normality, while battling against the long-term effects of Covid-19. Yet, through this focus, the mental health […]

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 […]