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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 […]

The ongoing pandemic of Covid-19 has caused a whirlwind for the entire world. An unprecedented reality has emerged, where social distancing and mask-wearing is the norm, where an ongoing feeling of uncertainty is the norm, and where any amount of normality, prior to the pandemic has vanished, now becoming a new norm. Through this new, […]

Feelings of panic are very common throughout everyday life. Through our response of either fight or flight, anxiety-related energy is a natural reaction to stress or fear. For the average person, panic-like feelings subsidies over time. Yet, for someone who suffers from panic attacks, overcoming those intense moments can be very difficult, which can be brought on randomly, for no apparent reason, […]

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 […]

While editing photos on platforms such as Instagram and using filters on Snapchat was once deemed relatively harmless, social media users are becoming increasingly self-conscious about their appearance due to the rise of editing photos on social media. With an increase in the number of men and women admitting to suffering from eating disorders, at […]

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 […]

Working through and completing a rehabilitation programme is a significant achievement. Throughout your programme, you can expect to learn new skills to benefit your long-term recovery journey and to reduce your relapse risks. Yet unfortunately, no amount, of skills can prepare you for the reality of post-rehab life. Of course, this will be an exhilarating […]

In recent years, a lot more has been made of the incredibly damaging effect that stress can have on the human body and mind amongst the mainstream media. However, even though more and more people are understanding the very real danger that stress poses to people across the globe, there may be a more specific […]

We can’t deny that social media has had a huge impact on the world. It’s changed the way we communicate; we can now regularly stay in touch with friends and family who don’t live close to us, maintaining those important relationships with little effort. But with this positive, also comes a negative. Social media gives […]

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. […]

Addiction affects the lives of countless people in our society, and it is something that a lot of people may experience dealing within their lives. Fearing that a family member, friend, or even an employee or coworker may be battling drug addiction or alcohol addiction can be an uneasy and quite frightening experience, but 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 […]

Residential treatment is a sought-after, primary service which truly highlights the value of rehab. While many will believe that remaining close to home, that outpatient treatment will offer the greatest comfort, ultimately influencing positive results, in the majority of cases, this will not be the outcome. Outpatient treatment is favoured for the independence it boasts. […]

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 […]

Whilst the symptoms of addiction can manifest in different ways depending on the individual, many addicts share a number of the same signs. Despite this, the addict is often the last person to be aware that they have a problem, often because they try to hide their use and are unaware of the outward signs […]