The Delamere blog

Enjoyed responsibly, gambling is just a bit of harmless fun, but for many it can be the cause of financial problems, job loss, family difficulties, criminality and even suicide. The gambling scene has changed dramatically since the first legalised betting shops in the sixties when most gambling took place on slips of paper behind closed…

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Since the pandemic, harmful patterns of drug use have been on the rise with more young people using drugs than ever before. We’ve also seen an increase in the number of people using pharmaceutical drugs for non-medical reasons, 40 percent of which are women.  Despite this, the World Drug Report says around 1 in 7…

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If you’ve been struggling with alcohol for a long time, you may have contemplated checking into an alcohol rehab facility. Perhaps you’ve already tried to quit on your own or even attended outpatient services that haven’t been successful. Sometimes alcohol addiction reaches a point when only a residential rehab programme will help you to stay…

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In the UK, drugs are a common element of the party and rave scene, with many people using them to enhance the effects of alcohol. However, according to recent reports, the UK’s attitude towards using drugs has meant that as a country ‘we take more drugs than anywhere else in the world’.  In fact, earlier…

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Watching porn is a perfectly natural part of a healthy sex life and needn’t be associated with feelings of guilt or shame. However, if you find that your viewing habits are becoming excessive this could indicate that you’ve developed a porn addiction. This behavioural disorder might seem harmless enough but if left unchecked it can…

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Attachment disorders are emotional or behavioural problems that affect people’s ability to form bonds with family members or caregivers. They usually begin in early childhood if an infant’s basic needs are unmet or they’re exposed to abuse, trauma or neglect. There is a strong link between attachment disorder and addiction because if these psychiatric illnesses…

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Also known as Stress Response Syndrome (SRS) adjustment disorder is a disproportionate or irrational reaction to a stressful event or change in someone’s circumstances that causes distress and impairs daily functioning in home, work or personal life. Both traumatic and non-traumatic events can lead to adjustment disorder, from witnessing a death to job loss. Negative…

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Night sweats. Irregular periods. Brain fog. Anxiety. If you’ve been suffering with the side effects of the menopause, you’ve no doubt started searching for menopause treatment options. While there is some support available on the NHS, if this stage in your life starts to severely impact your mental health and those around you, private treatment…

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Many Brits find themselves in the pub more often when the summer months creep in. So, it leads us to wonder why people are more drawn to alcohol and substances during this time: is it because more people are doing it, so they feel less guilty? Is it due to increased promotion and advertisements around…

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Whether it’s your childhood home, a high-pressured workspace or stressful social situations and events, different environments can be a trigger for any type of addiction. Research shows both your work/school situation, family, peers and the community can all influence your behaviour.

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