Prescription medication: A hidden killer – what is the alternative?
For many, the idea of drug addiction will be illicit drugs, bought on a street corner. However, drug abuse comes in many forms, and it is just as likely for people to misuse pills which have been prescribed to them …
Depression: one of the world’s leading causes of disability
Early 2020 saw the Covid-19 pandemic strike fast and furiously across the globe. Governments quickly imposed strict stay-at-home orders, nationwide lockdowns, and heavy restrictions on any form of social interaction, all designed to curb the spread of the deadly virus. …
5 benefits of transcranial magnetic stimulation or TMS
What is transcranial magnetic stimulation? Or TMS? Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive form of brain stimulation therapy that has proved effective in the treatment of neurological and mental health conditions such as depression and general anxiety disorder. How …
Substance use rises during the pandemic… dangers and signs you may need to look at your use of drugs and alcohol
The United Nations World Drug report published in 2019 estimated that there were 35 million people worldwide with a drug problem. Various studies have shown that there has been a 13%-18% increase in the use of substances during the pandemic. …
Why we use equine therapy at our rehab in Spain?
Horses are intelligent and sensitive creatures and working with them can help those struggling with addiction and other mental health disorders. Working with horses teaches the importance of building healthy relationships, establishing and understanding boundaries, learning about responsibility and how …
Has your drinking increased during quarantine? Five signs that it may have got out of control…
As lockdown measures ease, many people are starting to look at the habits and behaviours they picked up during quarantine. If you have found that your consumption of alcohol has increased, then you are not alone. Whilst numerous studies are …
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