How To Maintain Mental Health During The Darker Months

As the evenings draw in and the temperature drops, many people may find themselves struggling to cope during the winter season. In this guide, we’re going to be explaining some ways in which you can take care of your mental health in the darker months and how to prevent relapsing. Why Does My Mental Health […]

Acquiesce Helping with Addiction in Cambridge

At Acquiesce, our team of recovery experts is dedicated to helping as many people as possible to overcome addiction.  That’s why we welcome individuals from near and wide to our addiction treatment centre in Bolton, including those from Cambridge and surrounding areas. How is Acquiesce Helping People With Addiction Recovery in Cambridge? Here at Acquiesce […]

Why Choose Private Rehab?

When it comes to choosing the right rehab for you, you may be wondering whether you should choose private residential rehabilitation or NHS rehab. 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 […]

Acquiesce’s Strategy to Help Alcohol Addiction

At Acquiesce, our strategy to help alcohol addiction includes a combination of therapies and approaches tailored to the individual’s unique circumstances and needs. These include psychological, spiritual, physical, social and holistic therapies as well as family support.  In this guide, we’ll be taking a look at each one in more detail and explaining how they […]

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 is a High Functioning Alcoholic?

If asked to imagine an alcoholic, many people would imagine someone who is always drinking, perhaps someone who looks unkempt and whose life is falling apart as a result of their habits. This, however, is not the reality for many people with an alcohol addiction. Some people can cope absolutely fine despite consuming high quantities […]

Government Announce More Help for Rough Sleepers with Drug and Alcohol Dependency

On 14 December 2020, Minister for Rough Sleeping and Housing, Kelly Tolhurst MP announced that rough sleepers across England will receive extra support to help them recover from drugs and alcohol misuse.  With a £23 million fund, the government’s aim is to offer support to those with drug and alcohol addictions in forty-three areas across […]

Greater Manchester Alcohol Death Rate a Huge Cause for Concern

Figures from Public Health England (PHE) have revealed that nine of Greater Manchester’s ten boroughs have a higher rate of alcohol related deaths than the national average, as well as higher than the average rates in key alcohol and drug related indicators, including hospital admissions in adults and under 18s, alcohol related deaths, and deaths […]

How Alcohol Consumption Can Affect Your Mental Health

Alcohol is often associated with stress relief, feelings of happiness and having a good time, however, consuming large amounts of alcohol can have long term effects on mental health. Even small servings can change the way in which an individual behaves, reducing their inhibitions and impairing their decision making skills, motor skills and speech. Frequent […]

We’re Hiring! Part-Time Service Support

Title: Service Support Reporting To: Senior Practitioner Hours: Part Time (22.5 Hours weekly) Salary: £17,419 – £20,138 (NJC Salary Point 16-21) pro-rata Acquiesce Background Information:  Acquiesce is an addiction treatment facility offering a real solution to issues of addiction. This is a 7 day a week service including bank holidays, evening and weekend shifts. The […]