INTRODUCTION Drug addiction remains a growing concern in Bristol, with the latest figures showing higher levels of drug use in the South West than in any other area of England and Wales. As you might expect, cannabis is the most common substance used, but it is heroin users who account for nearly all drug-related hospital […]
Each room is now equipped with a Chromebook, offering access to the internet and various online tools. This enables clients to engage with valuable resources, maintain connections with friends and family, and utilise our services. We firmly believe that technology is a potent instrument in our clients’ journey towards recovery. On our secure server, clients
Smoking is still our most deadly addiction and the most significant public health crisis, but massive gains have been made. Because it has been going on for so long, it’s almost as if we have become oblivious to the tragedy of preventable illness and deaths that cigarettes still represent. Smoking tobacco is still the most
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Today the group are trying to escape onto a Pirate Ship at a local escape room. Hope they can beat the clock!
Treatment offers an excellent opportunity to practice and improve some of our communication skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a proven approach for addressing severe mood fluctuations, and its techniques can be beneficial even without extreme symptoms. Being in a clinic provides a secure environment and a chance to practice these skills alongside a small
People trying to manage a substance misuse problem have long been recommended to attend self-help meetings, but they may wonder just how big an impact this will have on their success in stopping using. In an 8-year-long study finally published in 2008, researchers examined the relationship between the number of AA meetings that people attended
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Some people consider January the most depressing month of the year, so this is an excellent time to review and remind ourselves of the fantastic progress being made in treatments for depression. In a series of posts, we shall expand on some of these advances. Today we review brain stimulation techniques. It’s long been found
Conde Nast Travel has featured Hay Farm in its article “The best mental health retreats in the UK” today. They describe Hay Farm as a place to receive “professional help in a setting that feels friendly and relaxed” The article concludes, “Outside, the opportunity to explore the 12 acres of farmland – coated in greenery
If you’re in recovery or trying to stay sober, the festive holiday period can pose a challenge. Routine goes out the window and the temptations & triggers of abundant alcohol and food test our resolve. By following these tips, you can increase your chances of staying sober. STAY AWAY FROM TRIGGERS. The ideal scenario is
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In this weeks Meet the Team series, we meet our Head of Housekeeping, Tracy Darrall. Tracy and her team make the experience of staying at Hay Farm as welcoming and comforting as it is. Tracy discusses the development of her role and why she and her team enjoy their work at the farm.
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