At Ibiza Calm, we are dedicated to helping individuals overcome the challenges of addiction and mental health issues. We understand that any disorder can be difficult to cope with and can profoundly impact an individual’s life. This page will share a list of articles that provide valuable information and advice on disorders. From exploring the causes and symptoms of various disorders to offering tips and strategies for managing them, our goal is to provide a helpful resource for those dealing with them. We hope that by sharing our knowledge and experiences, we can help individuals on their journey to recovery. If you or a loved one is struggling with a disorder, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are here to help.
Has lockdown changed the way you gamble?
Gambling during lockdown Amongst all the other restrictions caused by the covid-19 lockdown, the closure of high street betting shops and high stakes casinos didn’t rank highly in most people’s minds as a serious problem. In fact, many will have …
What is Fentanyl? And why is it so dangerous?
Fentanyl has been making the headlines again in recent weeks. The drug first came to worldwide public attention back in 2016 when it was reported that the megastar Prince had died from an overdose. Data published last month by the …
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. …
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 …
America’s Oxycontin Epidemic
“We do not, most of us, choose to die; nor do we choose the time and conditions of our death. But within this realm of choicelessness, we do choose how we live” (Jeffrey Epstein) Let’s abbreviate this…We get born, we …
The Chemsex Drug Scene
The Chemsex Scene Combining drugs with sexual experience is something people have done since drugs and sex began. In many respects, sex is just one of a number of mechanisms through which it is possible to achieve a sense of …
World Mental Health Day – The Story of Stigmas
Our mental health is how we think, how we feel and how we behave. It affects our cognitive, psychological and emotional well-being, influencing our careers, education, daily routines, relationships and our overall perspective on life. It can lead to prolonged …
The Steps Of Sobriety – Change and How To Deal With It.
“My Identity shifted when I got into recovery, That’s who I am now, and it actually gives me greater pleasure to have that identity than to be a musician or anything else because it keeps me in a manageable size…..it …
Overdose Awareness Day
Last week was international overdose awareness day, a day which started in 2012, originating in Australia, but aimed at raising awareness all over the world. Below are facts and Statistics around drug overdosing. 190,000 is the estimated number of deaths …
It Doesn’t Have To Be Game Over
It is the general consensus that the word addiction is often associated with toxic substances such as drugs and alcohol. However, addiction comes in many forms and with the recent classification of the disease, video gaming is becoming more recognised …
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