5 reasons to consider a rehab centre for the treatment of depression
Residential rehab is typically linked with substance misuse and addiction. However, it is also a practical and sensible option for those struggling with depression, or any other mental health condition, who need the extra care and support that inpatient treatment …
What is huffing?
Huffing is a colloquial term for inhalant abuse. It is a type of substance misuse that involves getting “high” by inhaling the chemicals found in everyday household items. The noxious vapour given off by solvent-based products like paint, glue, petrol, …
Danger of being too nice
Being “nice” is something that is ingrained into us from childhood; to help others, be thoughtful, and be generous of spirit. Showing compassion and kindness to the individuals we encounter daily, enriches both their lives, and our own. Considering other …
Nature: “The great outdoors” and addiction recovery
According to reports, individuals in Europe and the USA, spend upwards of 90% of their time indoors, most of it staring at a screen. This has led to a variety of issues, dubbed “technostress”, with symptoms including poor posture, muscle …
Stress: types, causes, signs, and tips for managing it
April has been recognised as stress awareness month since 1992. Stress can have a serious impact on both our physical and mental health; knowing what it is, recognising the signs, identifying causes, finding ways to manage it, and what to …
Ageing and addiction
Figures published by the UK government’s Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), and the USAs National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), both seem to indicate that there has been a rise in substance abuse in the elderly. …
6 tips for making your mental health rehab experience a positive one.
It is estimated that one billion people around the world struggle with some type of mental health condition, which includes illnesses such as depression, anxiety, or addiction. 1 in 4 people will be affected at some point in their lives; …
How much alcohol is too much?
In January, Health Canada, in conjunction with the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, released new guidelines on alcohol consumption. They state that not drinking alcohol at all is best, it leads to better health and better sleep. For …
Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW), takes place this year from Monday, February 27 – Sunday, March 5. This is an annual campaign aimed at improving the public knowledge around the realities of eating disorders, and to give hope and support …
Burnout isn’t going away…
Burnout was everywhere during the pandemic. Overburdened healthcare professionals, emergency personnel, and frontline employees; overwrought parents, attempting to home-school, whilst working from the kitchen table. Almost everyone, binging on the doom of the 24-hour news cycles, which spoke of a …
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Ageing and addictionMarch 31, 2023