Addcounsel is a leading mental health and addiction treatment provider in the UK. They offer a unique “One Patient At A Time” approach, meaning each client receives personalised care from a dedicated team of experts. This approach is a welcome alternative to traditional multi-bed facilities, which can be impersonal and overwhelming for some patients. Who …
“My biggest fear in early recovery was that I would never have fun again. The beautiful truth is that recovery has given me freedom and the confidence to go out in the world and leave my own mark.” — Tom Stoddart, British photographer Is recovery at home possible? There are individuals who will decide that …
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow.” ― Mary Anne Radmacher What exactly is a relapse? A relapse is when an individual has undergone an addiction treatment programme but returns to drinking/using drugs or an addictive behaviour. This may be a …
“Anyone, from any background, can develop a compulsive relationship with alcohol. But with the right help and guidance, it is possible to recover from alcohol addiction and build a healthy, fulfilling future.” — Addcounsel The challenges in early recovery In early recovery, there’s a meticulous focus to complete a medically supervised detox and integrate into …
“Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite adverse consequences. It is considered a brain disorder, because it involves functional changes to brain circuits involved in reward, stress, and self-control. Those changes may last a long time after a person has stopped taking drugs.” — National Institute on Drug …
“The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness. Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing.” — Jon Kabat-Zinn Addiction and stress Individuals who are addicted to a strong drug such as alcohol or any form of legal/illegal mood-altering substance, often started using in …
“Anyone can recover from alcohol-use disorder with effective alcohol addiction treatment and proper support. It’s key to remember that recovery doesn’t happen overnight – it’s a life-long journey that requires will and self-discipline, but it’s entirely possible.” – Addcounsel Clients are vulnerable during a medical detox An individual going through a medical detox will be too vulnerable …
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“Pro-social behaviour will not occur when our neuroception misreads the environmental cues and triggers physiological states that support defensive strategies. After all, “playing nice” is not appropriate or adaptive behaviour in dangerous or life-threatening situations. In these situations, humans – like other mammals – react with more primitive neurobiological defence systems.” — Stephen Porges, …
“Every single one of us will have our life interrupted, whether it’s by the ripcord of a diagnosis or some other kind of heartbreak or trauma that brings us to the floor. We need to find a way to live in the in-between place, managing whatever body and mind we currently have.” — Suleika Jaouad …
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“Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic be alcohol or morphine or idealism.” – Carl Jung Overprescribed benzodiazepines Benzodiazepines can play a crucial role in managing alcohol withdrawal and treating anxiety and insomnia. The most widely recognised benzodiazepines are alprazolam (xanax), chlordiazepoxide (librax), clobazam (onfi), clonazepam (klonopin), clorazepate (tranxene), diazepam (valium), …
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