How Changing Your Diet Can Improve Your Mental Health
One of the biggest focuses of recovery at Acquiesce is on mental health as this has a significant impact on how we feel, the things we do and is the most common trigger for addictions and relapses. That’s why we dedicate lots of time on the programme to teaching skills and healthy coping mechanisms for […]
How Cocaine Affects the Heart and Brain
Long-term cocaine use can have a number of negative consequences on the body and the heart and brain can be affected significantly, leading to severe emergencies such as heart attacks and strokes. Keep reading to find out how cocaine affects the heart and brain and how to seek help if you’re suffering with a cocaine […]
Private vs NHS Rehab | Differences Explained
In the UK, those struggling with addictions have free access to drug and alcohol services provided by the National Health Service (NHS) or they can opt for private healthcare and addiction services. In this article, we will be explaining the key differences between the two. NHS Rehab The NHS provides help for those with alcohol […]
What is a Drug Consumption Room?
Public Health England (PHE) issued a warning of sharp rises in the number of overdoses linked to those using drugs across England, urging users of heroin in particular to be extra careful about what they are using and how much they take. In a long list of advice for those who currently use drugs, PHE […]
Alcohol Relapse Prevention Tips
Throughout recovery, many individuals with an alcohol addiction face great challenges to abstain from going back to consuming alcohol and relapse. In this guide, we’ll be taking a look at what causes a relapse, how to get back on the road to recovery after a relapse and the warning signs to look out for in […]
What Happens If I Have a Cocaine Relapse?
Before and during recovery, many individuals struggling with cocaine addictions worry about what will happen if they relapse. In this guide, we’ll be taking a look at what causes a relapse, how to get back on the road to recovery after and the warning signs to look out for in future. What Causes a Cocaine […]
How Long Does Residential Rehab Last?
If you’re struggling with an addiction and considering entering residential rehabilitation to start your recovery journey, you may be wondering how long it takes to complete the treatment. In reality, there’s no definitive answer as every individual and their circumstances around addiction are unique and some may require treatment longer than others. On average, individuals […]
How Long Does it Take to Overcome a Drug Addiction?
For individuals suffering with a drug addiction, one of the biggest questions they want to know the answer to is ‘how long does it take to overcome it?’. In this guide, we’re going to be trying to tackle that question and look at different methods of recovery. Unfortunately, there’s no definitive answer to the question […]
Are E-Cigarettes a Good Way to Quit a Smoking Addiction?
Are you hoping to quit smoking but just can’t kick the habit? Are you considering using e-cigarettes as an alternative? In this guide, we’re going to be looking at why it is so difficult to quit smoking and whether or not e-cigarettes are a good way to quit a smoking addiction. Why is Quitting Smoking […]
Signs of Cocaine Use
Cocaine is a Class A, illegal stimulant drug that is most commonly used recreationally in the party scene due to the euphoric high it creates. Not everyone who takes cocaine in their lifetime will fall into addiction, however, the chances of developing a problem with the substance are high and can take effect very quickly. […]