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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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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It has been impossible, today, to ignore the important findings of a recent Home Office report, which compared the UK’s approach to drug misuse with that of 13 other countries and concluded that there is no evidence that the criminalisation of drug use leads to a reduction in the problem. See, for example, http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-29824764. In
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A couple of weeks ago (16th August, on BBC3; “Russell Brand: From Addiction to Recovery”), Russell Brand launched a hard-hitting attack on conventional approaches to drug addiction: first, he lambasted the view of right wing tabloid commentators who favour the view that addicts recklessly and freely abuse drugs, and could as easily choose differently. And
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