Successful addiction rehab begins with connection
Numbers appear everywhere in addiction recovery. From keeping track of sober days to working through the 12 steps, a single number can represent the moment
Numbers appear everywhere in addiction recovery. From keeping track of sober days to working through the 12 steps, a single number can represent the moment
Most people who enter prescription drug rehab never expected to need it. The most common reason we hear at The Haynes Clinic is that their
History has slowly chipped away at the British stiff upper lip. In the last 200 years, we’ve gone from children sweeping chimneys and mental struggles
If you were told that in 2024, nearly half (44%) of adults in addiction treatment in England were there for drugs prescribed for treatment, would
When people think of drug abuse and the side effects it causes, they usually imagine the personal cost someone suffers in exchange for temporary euphoria.
When ChatGPT first arrived as an accessible tool on our devices, many of us were wary: what was running these platforms, and what information would
Completing addiction rehab is a transformative experience. While emotions differ for each person, we at The Haynes Clinic have seen hundreds of clients leave with
Substance use and the relationship we form with its euphoric effects are different for all of us. Some may find solace at the bottom of
In the aftermath of the successful promotion of ‘Wicked 2’ being released for Christmas, there is something getting more attention than the film itself. The
Drug rehab often fails for the same reason people avoid the dentist. Excuses are made not to floss or have regular checkups, and a small
Gambling rehab stories don’t always begin with a casino or betting apps; sometimes they begin with a career. Whether it’s physical labour working demanding sites
Alcohol often becomes the quickest way to take the edge off feelings we don’t quite know how to handle. Whether it’s a glass poured at
Therapy is a word at which many of us would shudder. While present-day views on mental health mean we clink glasses to well-being and being
The word ‘detox’ is often misunderstood. We’ve all heard stories of it as a lonely, uncomfortable process, in which someone is left in a room
Compulsive gambling often starts with the same thought: just one more spin, one more bet, one more chance to win it back. Some people gamble
When someone you care about is struggling with addiction, it can be hard to know what to say that helps; the words you choose can
The term’ sex addiction’ can often bring to mind the womanising characters seen on TV, such as Barney Stinson from How I Met Your Mother
Mary Brewster once said on an NYS OASIS podcast, “Imagine if every single word that is used to describe you is a word that hurts
Going to rehab is one of the bravest and important decisions anyone can make, so the last thing you need is to feel overwhelmed by
Drug addiction is a condition that spreads throughout families, carrying costs that people may not realise. Most of us assume the main expense of drug
Graduating from rehab is a powerful moment, often filled with pride, celebration from fellow peers and a mixture of uncertainty about what comes next. While
When most people think of alcohol rehab, they imagine it’s simply about stopping drinking. While putting down the glass is the starting point, what often
Watching someone you love lose themselves to prescription medication is incredibly hard, especially if that person is a parent. At first, it might just seem
When you’re caught in addiction, it can feel like you’re living the same day on repeat. You promise yourself it’ll be the last drink, the
Clean eating is everywhere; it’s encouraged by doctors, posted in online recipes and on product labels, and is even a hot topic in documentaries. For
If you’ve ever noticed that a friend is starting to rely on drugs more than before, it can be difficult to know how to help
One of the most unexpected challenges in early sobriety isn’t physical withdrawal or cravings; it’s the unsettling sense that you no longer know who you
Finishing residential treatment is an incredible achievement. You leave with stronger bonds, healthier coping mechanisms, and a fresh sense of hope for the future. But
When someone enters rehab for gambling, it marks an important step toward regaining control of their life. But this doesn’t happen in isolation. In most
What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘wellness’? You may think about healthy eating and exercise, speaking out about internal struggles, or journalling