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What is Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome?

Over the years, plenty of studies have been conducted regarding the long-term and excessive use of cannabis. One health condition that appears to rise is Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome, commonly referred to as CHS. But what exactly is it, and how dangerous is the condition? In this article, you'll find everything…

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Is Rehab the Only Option for Addiction Treatment?

Understanding Addiction Treatment Options Living with an addiction is difficult. But taking those first few steps to overcome it will be the most difficult thing you have ever done. Addiction can suck away your strength and make you feel powerless. But you are anything but. You are not alone in…

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How to Deal with an Addicted Parent

No one wants to see their parent deal with a drug or alcohol addiction. As the child in the situation, you’re not alone. Many people across the UK have to deal with an addicted parent and it can be daunting to figure out how to get them the help they…

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Alcohol Rehab For Women

Addiction in its various forms is not selective with who it targets, and both men and women can suffer from drug or alcohol addiction. However, while addiction can affect both men and women, there is some indication that alcoholism may take a different toll on women. With this in mind,…

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How Effective Is Alcohol Rehab?

When it comes to addictions, alcohol may be one of the more difficult ones to overcome. As alcohol is legal, there is really no escape from it in daily life, and the temptations will be there throughout your life. Due to this, it is important to understand that addiction is…

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12 Step Approach to Alcohol Addiction Rehab

There are many different angles to alcohol rehabilitation. One of those angles involves the 12-step approach, designed as a holistic and spiritually led recovery programme. Offered through most alcohol rehab clinics, the 12-step model helps clients understand, control, and manage their recovery through an effective structure. Working very well alongside…

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Does An Addiction Ever Go Away?

If you have a drug or alcohol addiction, you probably wonder if you'll always be an addict. The answer? Yes and no. Recovering addicts often refer to themselves as an 'addict for life', meaning that despite living a reformed, sober life, the desire to drink or use drugs remains. People…

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Alcohol Support Services

Are you struggling with alcohol addiction? If so, it’s important to keep in mind that you are not alone. There are many support services available to those who are suffering from alcohol addictions. In this article, we will go over the range of support services that may help you with…

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Is Alcohol a Drug?

Question: Is alcohol a drug? Simple Answer: Yes The more complicated answer to this question is that alcohol is officially classified as a central nervous system depressant. Drugs that are categorised as depressants such as alcohol also include weed, as it also causes a similar effect on your body and…

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What to expect when starting Rehab Therapies

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…

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A Typical Day At An Inpatient Rehab Centre

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,…

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How To Spot Delirium And What To Do

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…

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How Is the Covid-19 Pandemic Impacting Addiction in Students

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…

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What Is ‘Quiet Stress’?

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…

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Rise In Gaming Addiction During COVID-19

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…

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5 Ways To Encourage A Loved One To Go To Rehab

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…

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Best Online Resources for Addiction Recovery During Coronavirus Pandemic

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…

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Top 10 tips on how to stay dry during the COVID-19 pandemic

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…

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The Rewards Of Sobriety

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…

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Amphetamine Addiction – The Facts

What Are Amphetamines? The term ‘amphetamines’ refers to any one of a number of drugs derived from and including amphetamine, a stimulant that affects the central nervous system. There are legitimate uses for amphetamine, which is used to successfully on prescription treat things such as ADHD, obesity and narcolepsy. Other,…

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Can You Get Addicted to Xanax & Is It Dangerous?

Xanax is commonly associated as a prescription drug, used to treat those with anxiety and panic disorders. It is a central nervous system tranquiliser, prescribed by medical professionals to relieve tension while reducing psychological side effects. Xanax has similar effects to drugs such as benzodiazepine yet is recommended for short-term…

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Medications you should never mix with alcohol

If you have ever read the leaflet that accompanies almost every form of medication, the risk of side effects will be familiar and concerning. However, mixing alcohol and medications increases the likelihood of those risks occurring, creating an altogether more dangerous situation. Raising awareness of the harmful interactions between alcohol…

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Can Stress from Social Media Cause Addiction?

Social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram are now used by millions of the population, on a global scale. Although there are many positives to these social media sites, there have recently been significant negative associations; with a key focus on mental health issues. The most common group of…

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Alcohol And Sex

For most people, the relationship between alcohol and sexual behaviour is a complicated one. On the one hand, drinking a moderate amount of alcohol does wonders for anxiety and inhibition, making it easier for the shyest among us to approach sex without fear. On the other hand, drinking too much…

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The UK’s Top 10 Addiction Influencers You MUST Follow on Social Media

Unfortunately, addiction affects millions of people across the United Kingdom. Before Social Media it was difficult to keep up to date on the latest addiction news, treatments and support; it was much more difficult to discuss problems and facts associated with substance abuse. We know that when you are struggling…

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Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms

If you suspect that yourself or a loved one is suffering from alcoholism and you are reading this message, then there’s a good chance you may wish to take action to improve the situation by attending a drug rehab. If so, you need to gain some basic knowledge of ‘alcohol…

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Peer Pressure and Drug Addiction

What is meant by peer pressure? Peer pressure can apply if you are part of a social group that like to use drugs. Every weekend when you go out with them, they call you “boring” because you say no to drugs. You feel that your friends might not invite you…

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Privacy Policy

Privacy is very important to us at Cassiobury Court. The below ‘Privacy Policy’ lays out how we handle your information we collect. By continuing to use cassioburycourt.com and providing us your information, you impliedly consent to our processing and collecting of your information in compliance with the below terms set…

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Benefits of Long-Term Rehab

The duration of your rehabilitation depends on many factors, most of all the severity of your addiction, how long you have been addicted to a certain substance and any mental health problems you may suffer from. Many addicts seeking drug or alcohol addiction treatment at Cassiobury Court find it difficult…

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Naltrexone Implant – Heroin Treatment

Have you sadly found yourself struggling with a heroin or opiate addiction? Have you previously attempted to overcome your addiction yet found that you struggled to remain sober?  Do you find the cravings you experience somewhat unbearable as you try to recover from an addiction? If you have answered yes…

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Drug & Alcohol Treatment Centres

Cassiobury Court is a specialist inpatient centre for drug and alcohol addiction. Here, clients receive a number of treatments designed to fully rehabilitate them into a life that does not involve the use of drugs and alcohol. To achieve this aim, we utilise a number of modern therapy methods such…

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Alcohol Rehab in the UK

Have you recently come to realise that you have developed an addiction to alcohol? Do you struggle to control your alcohol consumption?  It may well be time for you to attend an alcohol rehab in the UK. At Cassiobury Court, our private residential rehab is one of the most sought…

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Resources

Welcome to Cassiobury Court's resource section. Here, we hope to provide you with useful information about substance misuse, addiction and getting help. Use the above search function to find what you are looking for. If you have any suggestions on how you could improve this resource or you would like…

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Facilities

Recognised as a reputable private drug and alcohol rehab clinic, here at Cassiobury Court, we offer a range of facilities, treatments and therapies, and services to ease the inpatient recovery process. Located in the beautiful, tranquil residential suburb known as Cassiobury Park, Watford, once the site of former stables and…

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Heroin Detox

Many people in Britain are suffering from an addiction to heroin – and the outlook is currently that it might become worse in the coming years. The United Kingdom is suffering from an opioid epidemic, with heroin and other opioids causing more than a thousand deaths each year. Heroin is…

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Hallucinogens

Hallucinogens are a group of drugs that cause changes in perception, thought and emotion. The result is that the user’s perception of reality can radically alter. They work, partly, by temporarily interfering with neurotransmitter action or by binding to their receptor sites. However, it is not fully understood what makes…

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Cuts to Addiction Services Since 2010 [INFOGRAPHIC]

In this blog post, we unveil our latest infographic titled “cuts to addiction services in England and Wales since 2012”. Since 2010, successive Tory Governments have aimed to save public money by cutting addiction services. Since addiction is often stigmatised, perhaps these politicians feel justified in cutting these unarguably essential…

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Alcohol Detox & Withdrawal

While you may understand that alcohol rehab is a place to recover, you may wonder what an alcohol detox actually consists of. Here you can put any worries to rest and get to understand what alcohol detox feels like, how it begins and ends and the benefits of a medical…

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The Best Heart Resources on the Web 2017

​​ In this article, we review the best heart helplines and resources the Internet has to offer. As a London based alcohol rehab and drug rehab clinic, many of our readers are based in the UK and thus we've clearly had a bias in choosing UK resources. However, a number…

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Guide to Addiction Helplines

In this guide, we signpost you to free addiction helplines that exist in the United Kingdom. Fortunately, there exists many helplines and organisations to assist people suffering from addiction. However, the sheer number of these services may mean people who could benefit from these services could become confused. Some believe…

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Guide to Free UK Eating Disorder Helplines

​ In this guide, we review the various eating disorder helplines in the United Kingdom. There exist many of these helplines. This is good news for people seeking out these free services. However, the sheer number of these services may confuse people looking for help. To help address this concern,…

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Guide to UK Free Mental Health Helplines

In this post, we signpost you to the various free helplines that exist for people suffering from mental health issues. There exist many helplines of this nature, and you may be confused by their sheer volume. Studies show that when you are faced with too many options, you are likely…

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Is Your Loved One in Denial About Drinking?

Are you concerned about the amount of alcohol your loved one is drinking? Perhaps your loved one is drinking in the morning. You might even begin to smell alcohol on your partner when he or she returns home from work. Another classic sign that your loved one is drinking too…

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How Alcohol Addiction Can Destroy Your Life

Contrary to popular opinion, alcohol is undoubtedly and scientifically a drug. Despite this, people often refer to ‘alcohol and drugs’ to distinguish alcohol from drugs. This is erroneous. These people should simply say ‘drugs’, and not 'drugs and alcohol'. For instance, you will not hear anybody say ‘heroin and drugs’…

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Alcoholism and Heart Disease

​​ Currently, the Government recommends you do not drink more than fourteen units of alcohol per week. This is because alcohol is linked to a variety of fatal health problems such as cancer, liver damage and heart disease. Although the Government recommends you do not drink more than fourteen units…

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Signs Alcohol is Becoming a Problem

​​ In this post, we outline some of the signs that may mean you could be developing alcoholism. In the United Kingdom, alcohol is ubiquitously available in shops, bars and restaurants. Around 90% of people are able to drink alcohol responsibly. This means there is no pressing political movement to…

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Should Cannabis Be Legal In The UK? See Our Cost-Benefit Analysis Below [INFOGRAPHIC]

​ In this inspiring infographic, we offer up a 'cost-benefit' analysis for legalising cannabis in the United Kingdom. We've decided to publish this infographic after many US States have decided to legalise cannabis over the last five years. We look a the number of cannabis-related crimes committed in the UK.…

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Non-Alcoholic Drinks Awards 2017

With St Patrick’s Day approaching, we’ve decided to encourage people to enjoy this sort of festival without drinking alcohol. This is particularly important for people living in ‘recovery’ from their alcoholism. In this Awards, we surveyed a variety of Facebook Groups and what follows is the ‘top 25’ non-alcoholic alternatives…

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AA Under Fire in Canada

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is well-known for its non-secular stance when it comes to helping its members refrain from drinking alcohol. AA uses a methodological approach known as 'the Twelve Steps.' These steps assume the reader (1) believes in a 'higher power' and (2) believes he or she is able to…

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Experts Say Alcoholism Linked to Sense of Smell

By now many of you will have read about the link between alcoholism and genetics. Modern science has pointed at many factors when explaining this link, such as the number of dopamine ducts contained within the brain. However, scientists claim your sense of smell may also be a genetic factor…

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Unofficial Steps to Conquering Early Recovery

At Cassiobury Court we treated thousands of clients each year for drug and alcohol addiction. Many of these clients are new to life 'in recovery.' Patients often enter their new abstinence existence following many years of drug and/or alcohol addiction. Patients frequently cite the first three months of their recovery…

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UK Binge Drinking Statistics

Binge drinking here in the UK is a significant problem. Concerningly, excessive drinking habits are normalised within our drinking culture, which is worrying for those with pre-existing weaknesses, leaning toward addictive traits, or those with existing addiction diagnoses. Through such worry, it’s important that we keep an eye on how drinking habits are changing, which can be seen through UK…

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Addiction Influencers You Should Be Following On Twitter

Twitter is an ideal way to keep up-to-date on industry news in the addiction/recovery field. Many of these ‘tweeters’ aggregate important industry news so you don’t have to check on updates yourself. However, Twitter is, unfortunately, full to the brim with inactive, spam or irrelevant tweeters. Here we’ve included many…

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Alcohol and the Human Immune System

The human immune system consists of a complex network of tissues and cells. This system guards your body from pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. It is well established that binge drinking and chronic alcoholism weakens the immune system. And now that winter is approaching, the risk of getting ill…

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MPs Set to Discuss Cannabis Laws

MPs are set to discuss cannabis laws after receiving over 200,000 signatures on the Government's official e-petition website. This debate is now scheduled for 12th October. Labour's Paul Flynn is to lead the debate at Westminster Hall. Flynn has supported pro-cannabis legalisation for more than 25 years. Flynn sponsored a…

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Therapeutic Art Sessions | Rehab

If you find it hard to find the right words to express yourself then you are not alone. When you’re suffering from an addiction, it's important to treat both your physical and psychological health in order to reach long-term recovery.   Get In Touch Are you suffering from an Addiction…

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MPs to Debate Cannabis Legalisation

A recent petition on the Government’s official ‘e-petition’ website has forced the Government to consider holding a debate around the issue of legalising cannabis. This e-petition website is itself only a few weeks old. The Government must consider holding a debate around issues raised in petitions (whether online or offline)…

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Drug & Rehab Industry Top Twitter Influencer Awards 2014

Since the dawn of social media (circa 2006), the anti-drug and rehabilitation industry has participated far and wide to spread our collective messages on multiple social channels. We've seen incumbents hang on to top positions and new arrivals come and thrive, whilst others have slipped away into obscurity. Private organisations,…

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Do the media report tragedies appropriately?

On April 7th Peaches Geldof, the daughter of Sir Bob Geldof, was found dead in her home. Later, a toxicology report showed that heroin may have played a role in her death. Since then, she has barely been out of the news, her whole life has been dissected for all…

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Alcoholism vs drug addiction

When treating addiction, denial can show up in many forms. A common attitude among clients is to assume that their addiction is less severe than others because of the substance being used. A frequent example is an alcoholic who claims that their dependence is not as serious as someone who…

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Why drug rehab can fail

Creating effective addiction treatment programmes is an ongoing process and we never stop learning. When treatment does not work, it is vital that we look at why and what could have been done differently. That way we can plan our treatment programmes better and ensure maximum results. Drug rehabilitation is…

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Are you a mobile gambling addict?

Many people use their smart phone to kill time, if they are bored or if they are trying to shirk their duties in the office. Usually, this involves checking emails and social media or squeezing in a cheeky game of candy crush. However, a relatively recent craze has been quietly…

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Support Meetings – Cassiobury Court

When individuals find themselves struggling with addictions, they often worry that there is little help and support available to them. Sadly, this significantly reduces the number of people that secure the assistance they need, not only to overcome their addiction but to maintain their sobriety. At Cassiobury Court, we provide…

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Support Dryathlon this January

This January, Cancer Research UK is launching their Dryathlon challenge. They are challenging people across the country to give up alcohol for just one month. If you do then you will feel fitter, your head will be clearer and you will have more money. Their aim is to help beat…

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INFOGRAPHIC: Cocaine, The Impure Facts

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