How long should someone stay in Rehab? This depends on so many things, how many problems are being treated, how intense they are and so on. Some people come to stay for a brief respite and others stay longer so it’s interesting to know if there is any evidence for different benefits for different lengths […]
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There is a belief that the occasional drink is healthy. The occasional glass of red wine can lower a person’s risk of cardiovascular issues. But is this true? Is a small amount of alcohol good for you, or is that just a myth? Let’s discuss whether the benefits outweigh the risks. Does Consuming Alcohol Have
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How to Choose the Right Pillow for your Sleep Position In this article, Rachel, a sleep specialist from Pillow Picker shares with us her top tips for choosing the right pillow and getting a better night’s sleep. Having suffered with neck pain and insomnia most of my adult life, I know how badly a lack
Sometimes sitting there talking and listening to people just doesn’t seem to work. Maybe it’s because what we experienced, what we are trying to communicate, is having to be processed by the language areas of the brain ( just above your left ear, in case you ever wondered ). Sometimes the things we want to
Robin Lefever’s Interview with Clare Kennedy, founder of Kennedy St & Co For many of us in recovery, the idea of going out to a bar is a terrifying prospect. Will I be laughed at for ordering an orange juice? Will the shelves stacked with spirit bottles be too tempting to resist? But Brighton based
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The idea is that if we have a clear road map of where we are going we will find it easier to see if our behaviours are in line with these goals.
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An experienced Recovery Coach from the States paid our Hay Farm clinic a visit and gave us an account of his observations that we are happy to share with you. We thank Dr. Ronald W. Hill for his kind and insightful thoughts. Recently I had the privilege and pleasure of visiting the PROMIS residential treatment
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Spring is hopefully just around the corner and so is a great prompt to introduce Horticultural Therapy to Hay Farm. We have such a beautiful setting here, with 12 acres of farm land, so it is perfect for those who feel that this therapy might help them. Horticultural Therapy is an active process which engages
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Depression and addiction are two of the most prevalent and debilitating mental health disorders worldwide, affecting millions of people across the globe. The World Health Organisation estimated that over 280 million people suffer from depression and approximately 40 million struggle with substance use disorders, particularly drug abuse. Understanding the link between these two mental health disorders is crucial for
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Most people know the harm sugar can inflict on a person when consumed excessively. It’s been linked to obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. But there are also other health risks associated with sugar, such as how it can affect those recovering from alcohol or drug addiction. There’s also some evidence that shows that medication that
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