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Young people in Manchester are “playing Russian roulette” with ketamine – here’s what I said to ITV Granada Reports

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.

Why we do what we do. Alumni Event 2024 : A Celebration of Recovery

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.

Introducing the ‘Bloom’ programme

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.

Exploring holistic recovery with podcaster Janey Lee Grace

Posted by Alex Molyneux
on 07 Feb 2024

As the only purpose-built rehabilitation clinic in the UK, Delamere not only looks different to the stereotypical view of ‘rehab’ but we go about things differently too.

Summer Reunion 2023 at Delamere

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.

The IHHT diaries

Posted by Martin Preston
on 16 Dec 2022

We go through our highlights of 2022 and a potentially new treatment at Delamere in the future; IHHT (Intermittent Hypoxic Hyperoxia Training).

The importance of your environment in recovery

Posted by Youssef
on 01 Aug 2022

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.

Delamere sweeps the board in first CQC inspection

Posted by Martin Preston
on 13 Jun 2022

Delamere wellness retreat has achieved a ‘good’ rating across all aspects of its care provision in its first inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Since March 2020, Delamere has established a reputation for delivering exceptional residential care for people who require treatment for substance misuse and other disorders. An achievement which has now been…

Gaming Addiction Report 2022

Posted by Sally Hopkins
on 18 Apr 2022

A topic with ever-growing concern in the UK is that of gaming addiction. A 2021 systematic review revealed that 3-4% of gamers worldwide were addicted to video games, meaning that there can be as many as 60 million people or more suffering.In fact, this year the World Health Organisation (WHO) officially classified Video Game Addiction…

A Guide To Christmas In Recovery

Posted by Mike Delaney
on 14 Dec 2021

Christmas time can be a daunting period in recovery. Especially if it’s your first. A time full of celebrations, parties and festive fun can offer various challenges for your recovery and can feel like a minefield of opportunities for relapse. Although you may feel like avoiding Christmas altogether, it’s important for you to socialise, spend…

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