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How to Have Difficult Conversations with a Loved One About Addiction?

17th March 2023

Drug and alcohol addiction is a disease that is incredibly common, however, it boasts numerous issues that can occur with your mental and physical health combined. Oftentimes, people ruled by addiction do not appreciate that there is a problem. Denial is a common factor of addiction and can cause numerous issues at work, at home

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Sleep and Alcohol: What is the Effect of Alcohol on Sleep?

24th February 2023

Alcohol can affect not only your waking hours but also when you try to sleep. Once it has you, there is no real escape from addiction, and private drug and alcohol rehab might be the only option. To stop alcohol from affecting how much sleep you get and the quality of it, you may need

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How to Build a Support System for the Alcoholic in Your Life

20th February 2023

In order to be able to successfully manage and treat alcohol addiction, there must be an understanding also. Understanding this disease involves learning about how it develops and the ways in which your brain deals with addiction. Helping anyone with alcohol addiction comes from a need to change and a desire to get them healthy.

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Warning Signs of Addiction in Teens (1)

The Warning Signs of Addiction in Teens

27th January 2023

Addiction can, unfortunately, happen to anyone – regardless of gender, lifestyle and even age. If you suspect your teenager may be using drugs or drinking alcohol, it’s important that you address the topic. Acting soon can lead to a more positive outcome for everyone involved. Here, we reveal the warning signs of addiction in teens

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5 Useful New Year’s Resolutions for Recovering Addicts

13th January 2023

When facing the prospect of an addiction-free new year, you may have some doubts creeping into your mind. If this is the case, it is important to reconnect with your therapists and reach out. Many of us place pressure on ourselves to achieve highly in the first weeks of the new year and expect miracles

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How Do You Know If You Need Rehab?

19th December 2022

If you’re suffering from drug or alcohol addiction, it can be hard to recognise the symptoms or even admit that you need help – So, how do you know if you need rehab? How Do You Know If You Need Rehab? At Ocean Recovery Centre, we specialise in helping individuals recover from addiction. We’ve listed

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How to Host a Recovering Addict at Christmas

9th December 2022

Christmas is supposed to be a time of happiness and joy, but the traditional season of goodwill can also be challenging for a lot of people. For those struggling with bereavement, loneliness and a wide range of other situations, the Christmas period can be very difficult. People who are struggling with an addiction or are

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Does Blackpool Have the Worst Drink Problem in the UK?

28th November 2022

Tourists flock to Blackpool all year round to enjoy the famous pleasure beach, coastline, nightlife and iconic tower. Despite being a traditional seaside town, Blackpool has the highest levels of alcoholism in the UK.   Alcohol Addiction in Blackpool The amount of people being treated for alcohol addiction is three times the national average. 32

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No Alcohol November

18th November 2022

Is There Any Science Behind Not Drinking for a Month? Regular excessive drinking is always unhealthy, but as we head into the Christmas season, this behaviour is not only normalised but expected as part of the celebrations. As part of this, many people choose to partake in no alcohol November also known as dry November.

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Pros and Cons of Legalising Drugs

Pros and Cons of Legalising Drugs

1st November 2022

There are a number of pros and cons of legalising drugs and there is no single easy answer. The legalisation of drugs is a very contentious issue and can raise strong opinions on both sides of the drug legislation debate. There is no denying that many drugs can have an extremely negative affect on both

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