Rehab

The field of addiction recovery and treatment has evolved over the years as we have learned more about how addiction works, both mentally and physically. Modern addiction rehab and recovery programmes use evidence-based treatments and will keep abreast of new developments, techniques and technologies that may be helpful. Artificial intelligence (AI) is one area of […]

A key phase of addiction recovery is the withdrawal phase, which can involve both acute withdrawal and protracted withdrawal. Withdrawal is the process where the body rids itself of any drug or alcohol substance during a detoxification process and may cause side effects including cravings. The official definition of withdrawal is when you quit or […]

Active addiction treatment helps to treat the cause and effects of substance use disorders. It’s the first step towards addiction recovery. Throughout a rehab programme, the likes of detox, therapy and planning can be worked through. Whilst drug and alcohol rehab itself can induce great success rates, addiction recovery is a future commitment, requiring ongoing input and focus. Aware of such […]

A drug or alcohol addiction can be very difficult to beat alone but it can be successfully treated. Our understanding of addiction and the way it affects both brain and body has come on in leaps and bounds over recent years and the sort of evidence-based treatments delivered at addiction centres or through outpatient treatment […]

Rehab has a very important and impactful role to play through addiction recovery. It offers effective and sustainable steps to start off and motivate the recovery process. Yet in order for the process to continue and strengthen, support, treatment and effort must also persist. Standing as an ongoing structure and outlet for support, aftercare is a very important, follow-on service, offering the chance […]

Booking into a drug or alcohol rehab to start treatment can be a very daunting experience and it’s natural to want to know what to expect when starting rehab therapies. It can be a difficult process but it’s important to remember that seeking any kind of addiction treatment is an extremely positive step forward. Rehabilitation […]

Taking the first step in securing addiction treatment can be overwhelming.  Paired with limited information surrounding what can be expected during an individual’s time in rehab, it is easy to see why so many people defer addiction treatment. Understanding that the thought of attending an inpatient rehab is often anxiety-inducing, here at Cassiobury Court, we […]

Addiction treatment plans differ across the offering of rehab. Due to specific approaches and the catering of personal needs, recommendations of addiction treatment do commonly fluctuate. However, there is a general consensus across the workings and value of addiction treatment within the rehabilitation process, promoting both detoxification and sustainable recovery. Through the right help, effective […]

Addiction affects all aspects of an individual’s daily life and more people than you may think fall prey to an addictive disorder at some point in their lives — with a reported 268,390 adults across the UK alone contacting drug and alcohol treatment centres for help in 2017-2018. What can make addictive disorders so difficult to treat is that […]

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, […]

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 […]

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. […]

There are many health claims made by companies that are in the business of developing and selling vitamins and other health supplements. But can health supplements help with addiction?  In short: yes. However, identifying the right amount and combinations of vitamins varies from case to case. For that reason, getting professional medical advice is strongly […]

In many cases, on a global scale, alcohol abuse and domestic violence link. It is found that in a large proportion of domestic abuse cases, alcohol is consumed to high quantities, causing a change in behaviour. Although there isn’t a direct correlation between both alcohol abuse and domestic violence, meaning that every individual experiencing addiction […]

Withdrawal is probably the most difficult part of deciding to get clean and sober. However determined a person is to detox from alcohol or drugs, once withdrawal hits it can destroy your willpower and make it feel physically impossible to continue with sobriety.   What Is Withdrawal?   Put simply, withdrawal is a set of […]

Whilst depression and substance abuse are two separate conditions, it is very common for people suffering from depression to also be battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol. This is known as a co-occurring disorder and can make it far more difficult to treat either problem. According to statistics from the National Bureau of Economic […]