Addiction can be incredibly serious, with short- and long-term impacts on someone’s health. As well as when you need help with addiction. It can be difficult to overcome addiction on your own, but with the right support and treatment, it is possible to achieve lasting recovery. On that page, we will share a list of articles that provide valuable information to get help with Addiction. From exploring the causes and symptoms of addiction to offering tips and strategies for managing it, our goal is to provide a helpful resource for those dealing with it. We also want to highlight the services and support that Ibiza Calm offers for individuals with addiction. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are here to help.
Why building support systems is key in mental health and addiction recovery.
The phrase, and belief, that “the opposite of addiction is connection,” has been expressed in fellowship meetings, support groups, and encouraged by mental health and addiction specialists for many years. British journalist Johann Hari popularised the saying and highlighted the …
7 New Year resolutions for your mental health.
The start of a new year is often when we take stock of our lives, contemplate the past 365 days, and make plans for the months ahead. It is a time for resolutions and fresh starts. Many people will resolve …
#AddictionAwarenessWeek2023 – Everybody Knows Somebody
The 3rd annual Addiction Awareness Week, UK, runs from the 28th of October through to 4th of November 2023. This year’s theme is ‘Everybody knows somebody’. Led by the campaign ‘Taking Action on Addiction’; spearheaded by the charity ‘The Forward …
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) …
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 …
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, …
Love is in the air.. or is it love addiction?
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there are hearts everywhere. Cards, chocolates, flowers (red roses of course), and teddy bears proclaiming, “I love you”, filling the shelves of every shop you enter. You could easily believe the whole world …
New beginnings – Is it time for you to make a change?
Yes, it’s that time of year again. The lull period between the Christmas and the Hogmanay festivities gives us a chance to reflect on the 12 months just gone. Were they good? Did we achieve what we set out to …
Protecting your sobriety during the Holidays
The Holidays are here, and with it they bring a whole new level of stress. It doesn’t matter whether you are new in recovery, (though the first Christmas is a little overwhelming for many), or you have been sober a …
5 Common myths about addiction – debunked!
With any subject that is at times controversial and often misunderstood, there are always rumours, myths and half-truths circling around the whole concept. Addiction is no different. Because many people really don’t understand the disease, they only see the destruction …
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