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Why we do what we do. Alumni Event 2024 : A Celebration of Recovery
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Posted by Martin Preston
on 04 Oct 2024

We’d been open at Delamere a few years when a colleague of mine first suggested we welcome previous guests back for an Alumni event.


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The Unmentioned Menopause Symptom: How Older Women are at Risk of Addiction
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Posted by Martin Preston
on 01 Oct 2024

According to research conducted by the University College London, nine in ten women were never educated about menopause.


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Why companies should encourage new candidates to put “in recovery” on their CV
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Posted by Martin Preston
on 27 Jun 2024

In the United States, addiction to alcohol and illicit drugs is considered to be a disability under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and, later, in the American with Disabilities Act of 1990.


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Why the PM’s reaction to ‘sicknote culture’ could lead to a rise in addictions
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Posted by Martin Preston
on 17 Apr 2024

This month, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced measures to clamp down on ‘sick note culture’ which he says is increasingly becoming a burden on the economy.


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The rise in pornography addiction in the UK
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Posted by Martin Preston
on 30 Mar 2024

At Delamere, we have seen a dramatic spike in the number of people that are searching for terms around pornography addiction.


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Introducing the ‘Bloom’ programme
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Posted by Martin Preston
on 04 Mar 2024

Delamere has launched a brand-new 12-week ‘intermediate’ care programme for its guests. Labelled ‘Bloom’, it is the fourth component of The Delamere Treatment Model – following Stop, Start, Grow.


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Internet and Digital Addiction in the Media
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Posted by Martin Preston
on 21 Feb 2024

Last week, BBC Breakfast invited Delamere to join presenters Nina Warhurst and Ben Thompson on the red sofa to raise awareness about internet addiction.


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Creating a relapse prevention plan
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Posted by Martin Preston
on 22 Dec 2023

Relapse is a major concern for millions of people recovering from drug or alcohol addiction. For those who have tried to quit on their own, continually falling back into old habits may be the catalyst for seeking professional help. Even following treatment, studies show between 40 to 60% of people will suffer a relapse within the first year (1).


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Summer Reunion 2023 at Delamere
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Posted by Martin Preston
on 25 Sep 2023

Earlier this month, we welcomed former guests back to Delamere for our first ever reunion.  Re-connecting with guests who came through Delamere, and hearing how their lives have changed since, was very special indeed.


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5 signs someone has a painkiller addiction
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Posted by Martin Preston
on 17 Aug 2023

Popping painkillers is incredibly common. They’re easy to obtain, well tolerated and, when taken as intended, safe and effective. But for some people who rely on them long term, the relief they provide can become a habit that’s hard to break.


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