Drug and alcohol use during pregnancy
Many women will use substances whilst they are pregnant without realising the harm drugs or alcohol could cause their unborn child. During pregnancy anything that goes into the mother’s body has the potential to adversely affect the baby. Drinking alcohol, …
What is a relapse? And what causes one?
Addiction is a psychological or physical dependence (or in many cases, both) on the use of substances (including alcohol, drugs, prescription medication or nicotine); or the continued compulsive participation in an activity or behaviour (such as gambling, video-gaming, or sex) …
Empty nest syndrome and substance misuse
The school holidays are finally coming to an end. We hear a collective sigh of relief from those physically, mentally, and financially drained parents who are looking forward to handing their bundles of joy back into the care of the …
Benefits of group therapy in mental health treatment
When we hear the word therapy, we generally equate it to mental health. In fact, therapy is any type of medical care intended to relieve or heal a health problem or disorder. Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, is the …
What is hangxiety
Do you wake up anxious after a night’s drinking? Full of dread and fear, on-edge, irritable and unable to relax. Then you are not alone. Along with common physical symptoms, such as dehydration, headaches, and nausea; “hangxiety” is a psychological …
Five warning signs of a potential gambling addiction
In April, the UK government published its long-awaited white paper which sets out reforms in gambling regulations. This follows the review undertaken to ensure that the 2005 Gambling Act was “fit for the digital age”. Technology has meant that it …
Ibiza Calm mental health treatment – our clinical and therapeutic team
Ibiza Calm is a residential rehabilitation clinic, specialising in the treatment of addiction and mental health disorders; including alcoholism, drug addiction and prescription medicine dependency, behavioural and process addiction, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, codependency, eating disorders, and burnout. Our …
Bullying and its effect on mental health
One of the latest scandals to hit the headlines involves UK daytime TVs, This Morning, and is mirrored by similar accusations being levelled against The Kelly Clarkson Show, in the USA. In both cases, former employees have alleged that the …
Ibiza Calm celebrates 8 years!
Our luxury residential rehab centre – set on the beautiful Spanish island of Ibiza, opened its doors to clients on 6th June 2015; and has since grown in both size and stature. We are the most personalised addiction and mental …
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 …
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Drug and alcohol use during pregnancySeptember 21, 2023 -
What is a relapse? And what causes one?September 07, 2023 -
Empty nest syndrome and substance misuseAugust 24, 2023 -
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What is hangxietyJuly 27, 2023 -
Five warning signs of a potential gambling addictionJuly 13, 2023