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.
The Brain – And The Implications of Drugs
Our human control centre, the brain, is one of our largest and most complex organs with more than 100 billion nerves that communicate in trillions of connections, called synapses. It is the commander of our nervous system and is responsible …
Fentanyl – The Secret Killer
Fentanyl is a highly addictive opioid claiming the lives of many. It’s often used knowingly, but in some cases unknowingly by the user. Fentanyl use has increased dramatically. In 2014 (USA) Fentanyl related deaths were around 4223, two years on …
Addiction Transference
Addiction replacement or transference is classified by an individual in recovery substituting one addiction for another. This typically occurs during or after the treatment process for the original addiction. When a person enters treatment for addiction to drugs, alcohol, gambling …
Addiction Awareness Week
New research in the United Kingdom confirms a steady rise of addiction across society. As levels of substance abuse soar, it is estimated that half of Britons know someone who suffers from addiction. An even greater proportion of the public …
Sleep Disorders through Addiction & Recovery
As we know, addiction disrupts all areas of an individual’s life, and sleep is no exception. Research has shown that individuals suffering with addiction are 5 to 10 times more likely to develop sleep disorders. Long-term substance abuse physically changes …
Cognitive Dissonance in Addiction & Recovery
Defining cognitive dissonance The social psychologist Leon Festinger first proposed the theory of ‘cognitive dissonance’ in the 1950’s. The theory centres on how people try to reach internal consistency. The term is used to describe the feelings of discomfort that …
The Opioid Crisis is on the rise
In Britain, the nation’s opioid crisis is on the rise. Last year, the Office for National Statistics reported that fentanyl deaths were up by 29%. What are Opioids? Opioids are drugs generally used to help alleviate severe pain and are …
Mens’ Mental Health and Addiction
There is a growing silent crisis in psychology circles regarding mental health issues leading to suicide and substance abuse predominantly in men. Research is showing that men are roughly three times more likely than women to develop destructive addictions sometimes …
Addiction to Prescription Stimulants
In the past several decades prescription stimulants have been increasingly prescribed by medical professionals to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy and sometimes obesity. Some would argue that there has been an over–prescription of these ‘legal’ stimulants, endorsed by the …
Veganism to hide eating disorders?
The rise of vegetarianism and veganism in recent years is in due in general to increased awareness and compassion for animal suffering, a personal responsibility towards sustainability or reducing carbon emissions and of course, out of emergent consciousness leading to …
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