10 Signs of Addiction
Addiction is an incredibly complex disease that deserves long-term extensive treatment. It affects individuals physically, psychologically and behaviourally by exerting a long and powerful influence over the sufferer. It can also manifest itself in very distinctive ways: Spotting the signs early can help you or a loved one receive the appropriate treatment before the disease […]
Things to consider when choosing a rehab
If you have made the decision to find an addiction treatment centre for yourself or a loved one, it is important to arm yourself with the right questions to ask. Entering addiction treatment can mean the difference between recovery and a life in continued addiction. With the guidance of a few simple questions Acquiesce hope […]
Your Rehab Questions – Answered
If you have made the decision to find an addiction treatment centre, you are making one of the most important and courageous decisions of your life. It can be difficult to admit you have lost control of your life due to your addiction but support is available. Below are a list of the most common […]
Understanding Addiction
You may be curious as to what causes addiction and why it renders you with an inability to control the problem. This is a question that is often asked by people battling an addiction or by family members of those who are struggling with one. Addiction is an incredibly complex disease that deserves long-term extensive […]
How addiction affects the family
Addiction is a challenging disease that can impact every area of a person’s life from the spiritual, to the moral, mental, emotional, and physical. Fighting a substance use disorder or any other type of addiction is regarded by many as a personal experience. However, because addiction has a destructive influence on the user, it does […]
What Does Cocaine Rehabilitation Involve?
OVERVIEW Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug which is commonly used recreationally. Regular cocaine abuse builds tolerance to the drug, resulting in the person needing to take increasingly higher doses to feel the desired effects. Such use often leads to dependency and addiction. Cocaine addiction is a chronic illness, with physical mental, social, environmental […]
COVID-19 Update
To protect both patients and staff, consultations will be done via telephone, and you will need to make us aware if you are on the government advised ‘Vulnerable List’. Residential rehab services are still available and we are following strict government guidelines on minimising the spread of Coronavirus. Where to find further information: For updates […]
The Rise Of Ketamine Abuse & Addiction
Ketamine is a medication that is professionally used for starting and maintaining anaesthesia, such as during surgery. However, as with many other recreational drugs, ketamine no longer stays in the doctor’s cupboard. Although Ketamine users may start out thinking that they are going to have a bit of fun, it isn’t long before they can find […]
Jak’s Story
 Video transcribed My name is Jak, I’m 28 years old and I’m a recovering addict. So when i was about 14-15 years old i started going out onto the local park, drinking, shop hanging with friends to get a packet of cigarettes and some white lightning, and nothing really stood out then until I […]
Recognising The Signs Of Addiction
Addiction is an illness that has detrimental effects on both the person suffering and those around them. It is an illness which comes with a lot of negative symptoms and harmful behaviours, all of which not only damage the person themselves, but also friends, family and those around them. Addiction is a common illness that […]