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The Link Between Neurodiversity and Addiction
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Posted by Alex Molyneux
on 20 Mar 2025

The link between neurodiverse conditions and addiction is a subject of much focus at the moment, and an increasing amount of research is being published to help us better understand this correlation each year.


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The Power of Sleep in Recovery: Why Rest is Your Secret Weapon
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Posted by Dr Catherine Carney
on 03 Mar 2025

Imagine trying to navigate life’s day-to-day activities on minimal sleep – everything from focusing on work tasks to maintaining healthy relationships with friends and family.


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What is disordered eating and how can people navigate the complexities of this issue
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Posted by Dr Catherine Carney
on 27 Feb 2025

There has been a growing level of awareness and education about eating disorders in recent years. This is an issue that impacts tens of millions of people worldwide, and around 1.25 million people in the UK.


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The loneliness loops: How digital addiction is deepening social isolation
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Posted by Mike Delaney
on 14 Feb 2025

The UK is facing a growing loneliness crisis. According to a recent report in the Office for National Statistics, more than half (51%) of the population currently experience loneliness.


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How to encourage conversations on ‘time to talk day’
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Posted by Martin Preston
on 06 Feb 2025

One in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem in any given year, according to a study by charity Rethink.


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Key signs to look out for that put you at risk of pill addiction
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Posted by Dr Catherine Carney
on 31 Jan 2025

At the beginning of this year, reality TV star Adam Collard opened up about his painkiller addiction.


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Does the UK have an alcohol problem?
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Posted by Mike Delaney
on 23 Jan 2025

In recent years, the conversation around alcohol consumption in the UK has intensified.


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Q&A with Chris Lomas, Head of Therapy and Programme
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Posted by Dr Catherine Carney
on 14 Jan 2025

We’re delighted to introduce Chris Lomas, Delamere’s Head of Therapy and Programme. Chris oversees the development, evolution, and delivery of The Delamere programme to ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, and outcomes for guests.  In today’s Q&A we speak with Chris about his background in therapy and his remit here at Delamere.


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Young people in Manchester are “playing Russian roulette” with ketamine – here’s what I said to ITV Granada Reports
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Posted by Martin Preston
on 09 Jan 2025

Last month (Wednesday 18th December), I was invited to ITV Studios in MediaCity to speak about the concerning rise in ketamine addiction, particularly among young people in Manchester, for ITV Granada Reports’ fourth and final item on this growing issue.


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Helping a Loved One Who Relapsed
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Posted by Mike Delaney
on 24 Dec 2024

Relapse can be a challenging and emotional experience, not only for the individual who is struggling with addiction – so how can you help?


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