Most of us are guilty of spending too much time on our mobile phones. In our ‘always-on’ society phones have become a lifeline for work, leisure and social activities. But when does a bit of harmless scrolling become a phone addiction? Google Trends report that 95% of android users pick up their phones every six minutes and are alerted every seven. Over the past…

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Recognising you have a problem with alcohol is the first step to recovery. We help people to overcome alcohol addiction in a relaxed, supportive and non-judgemental environment at our purpose-built retreat beside Delamere forest. Our unique Treatment Model takes guests on a transformative journey from medically supported detoxification through to full alcohol rehab. During our…

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In an age of social media supremacy, coupled with hospital waiting times at their highest since August 2007, more and more people are turning to the internet for medical advice. But should you trust the information you receive on social media? And what exactly are the dangers of doing your own research? Contents IntroductionHow reliable…

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At Delamere, our approach to addiction treatment and wellness is a holistic one. We look at a whole person model through our Stop.Start.Grow programme, taking into account physical and emotional wellbeing. Our aim is to bring about personal transformations that extend far beyond addiction recovery. In order to achieve this we pride ourselves in delivering…

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We’ve said it before and we’ll likely say it again; Delamere is an organisation with a very strong ‘why’.  We exist simply to help guests achieve positive outcomes. Anecdotal feedback and testimonials about what we do here at Delamere, and crucially what our guests achieve, is powerful. It motivates our colleagues and gives prospective guests…

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At Delamere we treat all manner of addiction problems.  Whist the majority of guests come to us because it is alcohol that has become a problem in life; increasingly, we work with people who have become dependent on substances or ‘processes’ too. As you might imagine, struggles with illegal substances like cocaine - or prescribed…

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We’re delighted to formally welcome Dr Terry Spokes, who joins the team here at Delamere in Cheshire as Outcomes Director and Head of Recovery.   Terry is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist, who achieved his Doctorate at Oxford University.  An expert in addiction treatment, trauma and neuropsychology, Terry has provided training for addiction treatment providers…

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Delamere is a purpose-led organisation with a very clear ‘why’. We exist simply to help guests who come to stay with us achieve the very best possible outcomes.  Doing so is a great privilege and it is hugely motivating for our team to support participants here as they Grow Beyond Addiction. The joy of this…

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Contents What is binge drinking? Short-term effects of binge drinking Dangers of binge drinking and its long-term effects Who binge drinks? What causes binge drinking? Why cant I control my drinking? How do I stop binge drinking? Treatment for binge drinking References If you want to stop binge drinking but are wondering how to go…

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Delamere has been awarded Best Amazing Space in the prestigious Northern Design Awards. Judged by some of the most revered designers and architects, the Amazing Space category serves to recognise those that ‘break the mould’ to deliver stunning visual environments with exceptional function and innovative style. Having worked so tirelessly for so long to design…

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