Blood, faeces, rotten food and disease, there are lots of things people find disgusting, and it does vary from person to person. Disgust is good for us and at the heart of that revulsion is survival. Our brains show disgust...
Read MoreCould poverty and loneliness be driving Scotland’s men to drug deaths? The latest report from the national records of Scotland delivered the shocking news that drug deaths are on the rise again in 2023. This has been unwelcome news after...
Read MoreYou might be familiar with the recent BBC documentary detailing Matt Willis’s struggle with addiction. Willis is best known as the bassist and vocalist for Busted, a pop-punk band that has toured the world. Critics and addiction experts alike have...
Read MoreSubstance abuse involves a full catalogue of both legal and illicit substances, including some you might not be familiar with. For example, unless you have personal experience with it, you might not be familiar with nitrous oxide (nang). Rest assured...
Read MoreThe Rise of Non-Alcoholic Beer The popularity of non-alcoholic beer in the UK can be linked to the growing trend towards healthier lifestyles but there is it as healthy for your liver? Many people are turning to non-alcoholic beer to...
Read MoreThe kindling effect is a little-known phenomenon that can have severe consequences during drug and alcohol detox. Whilst it is a relatively new term that is used in the drug and alcohol treatment industry, it is not new in...
Read MoreWhat are the odds of staying sober? What are the chances an alcoholic will stay sober long-term or relapse? This is a common question for people who are recovering at every stage. There are many reasons for addiction, and the...
Read MoreGetting clean and sober will be a personal journey. For an easy guide on how to get clean and sober, our list of 5 ways to help can offer eye-opening ideas for you or a loved one. Our team has...
Read MoreNeed to stop drinking? Home addiction treatments could help you achieve your goals as comfortably and safely as possible. If, like all of us who work here did, you think you need a hand to stop drinking (or using drugs),...
Read MoreStaying sober at Christmas If you’re wondering how to stay sober at Christmas, the coming month is likely to be a daunting prospect. Given the amazing job you did getting sober, you will want to stay that way through the...
Read MoreWe have listed the 7 different treatments to kickstart recovery for you or a loved one. There are options based on your personal situation and addiction. Contact us to find out more about these and other options available. 1. Detox...
Read MoreUp to 12,000 prisoners due for release will wear a sobriety or alcohol tag over the next three years to cut alcohol-fuelled crime. Currently, alcohol-related crime costs society £21 billion a year. The sobriety tag, which monitors the levels of...
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