Gratitude in recovery – Delamere’s clinical director talks about recuperating from COVID-19
Posted by Martin Preston
on
06 May 2020
“The whole experience of suffering COVID-19 whilst on holiday abroad and the kindness that has been shown to me has put me back in touch with my need for gratitude in my life,” our clinical director Mike Delaney said. More than 100 offers of free accommodation were made to Mike after it was revealed that…
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Manchester Addiction Report
Posted by Alex Molyneux
on
23 Apr 2020
Manchester and the wider community of Greater Manchester have some of the most severe problems with drugs and alcohol in all of England.
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Why rehab aftercare matters in addiction treatment
Posted by David Williams
on
06 Apr 2020
Rehab aftercare is a vital part of the recovery journey, which should ensure you have all the support you need to maintain and build upon all that is achieved in treatment. It is a stark fact that of all the people who started NHS substance treatment in England in 2019, almost 2 in 5 (38%)…
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What addiction recovery can teach us about overcoming coronavirus challenges
Posted by Martin Preston
on
02 Apr 2020
“Addiction recovery has taught me to look on the bright side and make the most of whatever happens. “I’ve had a lot of experience of reframing things into something more palatable and all of that is serving me well now as I recover in a field hospital in Barbados from COVID-19” - says Mike Delaney,…
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What causes addiction?
Posted by Alex Molyneux
on
22 Mar 2020
No one thing causes addiction, rather it is a complicated mix of factors that combine to drag a person in. In fact, there is evidence that the following can all contribute to a person becoming addicted: Genetics Environment Social groups Personal trauma Circumstance Physical factors. However, there is not a specific gene that leads to…
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Can you visit someone in rehab?
Posted by Mandy Donnison
on
18 Mar 2020
The simple answer to whether you can visit someone in addiction rehab is ‘yes you can’ and if you feel able to, ‘yes you should’. Not only is it possible to visit someone who is in rehab, your continued contact and support can be extremely beneficial to their recovery. Effective clinics will want to involve…
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9 signs your colleague has an alcohol or drug addiction
Posted by David Williams
on
07 Mar 2020
The sheer volume of people who have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol or drugs make it inevitable that many of us may have a colleague who is struggling. The current National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance on alcohol use disorders states that 24% of people in England drink in a way that…
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How to get someone into rehab: Three steps
Posted by Martin Preston
on
02 Mar 2020
When a loved one, friend or colleague is in the throes of addiction, getting them help is often all you want to do. For some people rehab may be the answer to recovery - for others your support and that of community-based groups and clinicians may be enough. Rehab tends mostly to be recommended at…
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How To Help An Alcoholic: Six Things You Can Do Right Now
Posted by Mandy Donnison
on
25 Feb 2020
Knowing how to help an alcoholic can be a challenging, frightening and bewildering task. We’ve all heard the adage that you can only help someone who wants to help themselves, and, to a certain extent, that is true of someone misusing alcohol. However, there are positive things you can do to help someone to move…
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How safe and effective is rehab?
Posted by David Williams
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27 Jan 2020
Rehab clinics are closely regulated and must be safe and effective. Stringent checks take place to regularly ensure it is the case. There are two types of rules and regulations prevalent in the world of rehab - the external ones and the internal guidance and expectation set to keep everyone safe. Strict external rules and…
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