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 […]
The Truth About Gambling
Did you know that online betting addiction is a growing problem? More than four billion people in the world gamble at least once in their lifetime and over one and a half billion people gamble every year. It is natural to associate gambling with casinos and the various popular options such as slots, blackjack, poker, […]
Jonny’s Story
Jonny started rehab late January after an explosive row with his girlfriend of 4 years. Her parents had become involved and it was time that things changed. With some help from a friend Jonny was accepted at Acquiesce. From that day onward when he traveled to Bolton by train, not only did his life change, […]
What Is A Functioning Alcoholic?
What most people see when they imagine the stereotypical alcoholic is someone who is unable to maintain a job or relationship because of their drinking, or a dysfunctional, scruffy person. However, this is not always the case. It is possible to be an alcoholic while maintaining a life that fits into societies expectations of success. […]
What Does Heroin Do To Your Brain and Body?
So, let’s take a look at what heroin does to the body. Also known as smack, skag, horse, gear and brown, heroin has a lengthy history. The drug has its roots so to speak, in the opium poppy. Evidence of the cultivation of these poppies has been found as far back as Neolithic times, more […]