At the Ibiza Calm rehab clinic, we understand the challenges and struggles that come with alcohol addiction. We are dedicated to helping individuals overcome their drinking problems and achieve lasting recovery. This page will share a list of articles that provide valuable information and advice on drinking disorders. From exploring the causes and symptoms of alcohol addiction to offering tips and strategies for managing it, our goal is to provide a helpful resource for those who are dealing with a drinking disorder.
We also want to highlight our clinic’s services and support for individuals with drinking disorders. We have a team of experienced professionals who are ready to help you on your journey to recovery. If you or a loved one is struggling with a drinking disorder, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are here to help.
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 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 …
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. …
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 …
Are you dreading the Holidays?
The holiday season has arrived in all its festive glory. What is generally thought of as a joyful period, parties, celebrations, and time spent with loved ones; can, for some people, be a much gloomier prospect. Many will find Christmas …
Is alcohol a drug?
Alcohol is the intoxicating component in wine, beer, and spirits like vodka and whiskey. Yes, it is a drug. It is a psychoactive substance which means it affects the way the brain works, triggering changes in mood, perception, thoughts, feelings, …
Student life: alcohol and drugs
The school holidays are coming to an end. Following six weeks of having the kids at home, hanging around under your feet; after snacks and entertainment (pre-teens); or sleeping in until lunchtime then rising and grunting at you (teenagers); getting …
Are you self-medicating with alcohol or drugs?
People use alcohol and drugs for a variety of reasons, to celebrate and to commiserate. Alcohol is a habitual part of many people’s lives. Drinking occasionally and in moderation can add to the enjoyment of an event; or take the …
Dos & don’ts to vacationing in addiction recovery….
After starting your recovery journey, possibly following a stay in a rehab centre or addiction treatment clinic, the next big step is getting back to reality. Learning to live life without using a substance as a crutch. Going to work, …
Substance abuse in veterans
The 25th of June is Armed Forces Day in the U.K. (formerly Veterans’ Day). It is an annual event to commemorate the service of men and women in the British Armed Forces. These individuals, and military personnel worldwide, do amazing …
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