Yoga is a practice dating back thousands of years. Derived from the Sanskrit yuj, meaning to unite, attach, or join, yoga ultimately seeks to promote an inner sense of connection to the self – body, mind, and spiri...
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In the UK, Xanax addiction is a problem that many individuals are unaware even exists. As a medication distributed by medical professionals, prescription drug addiction can be difficult to spot, especially as many ...
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Vicodin is the most common brand name for acetaminophen, also known as hydrocodone. It is a prescription opioid medication that can be very useful in relieving moderate to severe pain but also has the potential to be e...
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Most of us will go through some sort of traumatic incident in our lifetimes, and we may display stress-induced behaviours to manage or work through these experiences. With time, the behaviours usually subside and pose ...
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Tramadol is a powerful medication that is prescribed for pain relief but it is often misused and abused which can lead to addiction. Tramadol addiction is a serious problem that has been on the rise for the last twenty...
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Temazepam is a very common and effective medication prescribed for conditions such as insomnia, anxiety and seizure disorders. However, temazepam can also be very dangerous with misuse and abuse often resulting in ...
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Freeing yourself from an addiction to sleeping pills can be tough. We all need sleep to function and being deprived of sufficient sleep can severely affect your mental and physical health. Turning to sleep aids as a ...
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At Liberty House, we know addiction comes in all shapes and sizes, and sex and love addiction is no different. Unfortunately, stigmas around sex and love addiction may prevent people from reaching out for the h...
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Sedative medication creates soothing effects that allow us to feel momentarily relaxed so doctors may prescribe these drugs when a person is dealing with heightened anxiety. Many people may assume that developing a pre...
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Giving up substances that provide a safety net can seem a daunting proposition but it is important to remember that you are not alone. Rehab offers comprehensive treatment that addresses the physical, mental and emotio...
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When some people think of psychoanalysis, they think of Sigmund Freud and the couch. They imagine a therapist asking intrusive questions about their childhood and probing into their unconscious mind. However, psychodyn...
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In 2021 alone, more than one billion prescription items were handed out by the NHS in the United Kingdom. This huge number added to other addiction-causing factors has seen prescription drug addiction growing at an ala...
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Oxycodone, also known by its brand name Oxycontin, is a powerful opioid drug that has become increasingly popular in recent years. This prescription painkiller is often recommended by doctors to help treat moderate to ...
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Opioid addiction has become one of the most pressing public health issues facing the UK today. According to recent statistics, opioids are responsible for nearly half of all deaths involving drugs, indicating just how ...
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Have you ever stumbled across a song that resonates with you in a way words can’t express? The lyrics and harmonies come together in a way that you feel forced to play it over on repeat, just to get it out of your he...
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Morphine is an extremely popular pain relief medication which is used to treat severe discomfort. It is classified as a controlled drug, meaning that a prescription is required to obtain it. Despite its intended use fo...
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Nitrazepam, more commonly known by its brand name Mogadon, is a sedative that is sometimes prescribed for insomnia, anxiety and epilepsy. Since it was introduced in 1965, it has become very widely used but it can a...
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Mindfulness therapy is a type of recovery treatment that helps people to become more aware of the present moment and learn to manage their thoughts and feelings. Mindfulness therapy is often used in addiction recovery ...
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Methylphenidate, more commonly known by the brand names Ritalin or Concerta, is a prescription medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Though effective in managing ADHD symptoms and he...
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Methadone is a medication that belongs to the opioid class of drugs. Commonly prescribed to alleviate pain and treat those addicted to other opioids such as heroin and codeine, methadone can be a highly effective drug ...
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Meditation is an important and widely used technique that has been proven effective in the treatment of addiction. By engaging in meditation, individuals are able to focus their attention on the present moment and find...
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Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), also commonly referred to as acid, is a powerful hallucinogenic drug that can have pronounced physical and psychological effects on users. LSD can be dangerously habit-forming, and use...
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Lorazepam, also commonly known by its brand name, Ativan, is a prescription medication which is commonly prescribed to treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizures; while it’s generally safe when used as directed, it ca...
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In the UK, Librium abuse and addiction is a serious issue which has been growing worse over recent years. Librium (the brand name for chlordiazepoxide) is a Benzodiazepine prescribed for conditions like anxiety and...
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Clonazepam, sold under the brand name Klonopin, is responsible for many addiction cases in the UK and across the world. Usually prescribed for conditions such as anxiety and panic disorders, Klonopin addiction and ...
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Ketamine, also referred to as ‘ket’, ‘horse’ or ‘special k’, is a potent hallucinogenic drug that is responsible for sedating users and invoking a dissociative state, distorting perception of sights and sou...
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With an increasing amount of our lives being spent online, countless individuals across the UK are developing an internet addiction. While internet addiction may seem less harmful than other addictions, it can have...
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Addiction is a complex issue; whether you are struggling with drug or alcohol abuse, compulsive gambling or an eating disorder, treatment requires a multifaceted approach. At Liberty House, One 1:1 counselling (per wee...
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One common misconception about addiction is that a person can just stop if they want to. After all, you need to take a drink or physically put drugs into your body to become addicted, so surely, it's easy to simply qui...
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Heroin is one of the most infamous drugs in the world. It's an illegal, highly addictive substance that, along with morphine, led to 1,213 deaths in the UK in 2021. Heroin addiction can be an awful existence which can ...
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Hallucinogens are powerful psychoactive drugs that have shown a strong tendency to induce dependence and addiction, with severe consequences for both physical and mental health. Historically hallucinogens were used for...
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“I now realise that any meeting is in some way like a group therapy session. You are understood and accepted straight away. It is a revelation because you’ve spent such a long time thinking nobody understands you.â...
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For anyone who has ever struggled with addiction, the idea of using sound to treat the condition may seem counterintuitive. After all, addiction can often feel like a non-stop barrage of white noise in your head. Howev...
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GHB, or Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate, is a powerful drug that is illegal in many countries, including the UK, because of its high potential for abuse and addiction. GHB has also become synonymous with the awful crime of date ...
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Gambling addiction is a form of behavioural addiction that has the capacity to have detrimental consequences on our well-being. So much so that it was classified as a mental health disorder by the World Health Organi...
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If you are struggling with an uncontrollable urge to eat or you feel helpless around food, you may be suffering from food addiction. This is a real and dangerous condition that affects many people across the UK but ...
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Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but is fifty to one hundred times more potent. It is typically prescribed to treat patients with severe pain or to manage pain after surgery but has a...
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Addiction is a devastating condition, one which has the potential to fracture relationships, disrupt career progression and cause harm to health and wellbeing. Impacting far more than just the individual suffering from...
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Ecstasy, also known as MDMA (an abbreviation of its chemical name), is a synthetic drug that alters mood and perception. It is chemically similar to both stimulants and hallucinogens which is why it produces such a pow...
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Nobody is immune from falling into drug dependence, and it is something that can occur to people from all walks of life. Therefore, if you have noticed compulsive, drug-seeking behaviour in yourself or a loved one, it ...
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If you are ready to break the dangerous cycle of drug addiction once and for all, a crucial first step in this journey comes with drug detox, freeing your body of habit-forming substances and starting on a healthier pa...
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Drug addiction is a significant problem, one which can lead to dangerous consequences if you do not have access to proper treatment. For those struggling with drug addiction, a dependence can have the potential to frac...
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Dihydrocodeine is a prescription pain medication in the opioid family. Although dihydrocodeine can be useful in a medical setting, many people find that they develop a strong dependence on dihydrocodeine with regular u...
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While diazepam (also known by its brand name, Valium) is vital for many people to live with a range of disorders, for those who develop an addiction, this medication can quickly become a nightmare. Diazepam addicti...
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Dialectical behaviour therapy, or DBT, is a highly effective treatment commonly used in addiction rehab programmes to help individuals overcome their substance use disorders. DBT relies on a unique blend of cognitive-b...
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Detox may seem like a scary proposition, but the process is usually far less gruelling than people imagine if it is done in the right way. Some people have images in their heads of cold turkey withdrawal or forcing the...
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Depression and addiction are two highly painful and challenging disorders that often go hand-in-hand, with the conditions often fuelling each other and leading to vicious cycles of harmful behaviour. A dual diagnosis o...
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Crystal methamphetamine, commonly referred to as meth or crystal meth, is one of the most abused illegal drugs on the planet. Meth is an artificial psychostimulant substance which is highly addictive as it allows users...
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Crack cocaine addiction is a serious problem in many countries around the world. In the UK alone, nearly 200,000 people are estimated to be regular users of crack cocaine, with many of them experiencing devastating sid...
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is an enormously successful form of therapy for treating addiction. CBT for addiction recovery will help you to identify and reframe harmful thoughts and behaviours which cause,...
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Codeine is a commonly prescribed, over-the-counter painkiller. Stronger than both paracetamol and ibuprofen, codeine is intended to relieve mild to moderate levels of pain and is also prescribed as a cough suppressant....
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Codependency and addiction is a dual-diagnosis that can have serious harmful effects on a person’s health and well-being. As human beings, we all depend on those we love at some point or another, but dependency can g...
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Cannabis is a drug that has drawn considerable attention in recent years, both due to the legalisation of recreational marijuana and the rising rates of cannabis dependence. Although some people may dismiss it as harml...
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Buprenorphine, also known as Subutex or Suboxone, is a prescription medication typically used to manage pain or treat opiate addictions. Buprenorphine works by binding to receptors in the brain, as a result blocking pa...
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Benzodiazepines (commonly known as ‘benzos’) are a type of sedative medication designed to slow down functions in the body and brain. Commonly prescribed to individuals who have difficulty sleeping or suffer severe...
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Do you regularly browse the internet until the early hours of the morning even though you need to be up the next day? Or perhaps you spend all your money gambling or shopping, leaving none left for food or rent. If ...
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Art therapy is a type of treatment which can be used to help improve physical and mental health, as well as to enhance emotional wellbeing and communication. At Liberty House, we incorporate art therapy into our compre...
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For many of us, feeling anxious from time to time is a normal part of life. Whether we're worried about an upcoming work presentation or stressing over a personal matter, anxiety is something that most of us experience...
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Amphetamines, frequently referred to as ‘speed’ or ‘uppers’, speed up chemical messages in the brain and body, often causing extreme energy or alertness. While highly effective in treating certain health co...
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In the UK, there were an estimated 275,896 adults in contact with drug and alcohol services between 2020 to 2021, with those receiving support for alcohol making up the second-largest substance group in treatment (28%)...
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Detoxing from alcohol can be one of the most important decisions you ever make. It can mean the difference between struggling with alcohol addiction for the rest of your days and living a healthy, happy life. Detox tak...
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Alcohol addiction is a complex condition which can be difficult to overcome. In the UK, alcohol is a legal and socially acceptable substance, which can make alcohol abuse especially easy to develop. In the UK in 2019, ...
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Reading this page means you have taken the courageous first step in accepting you have a problem and in seeking professional help. Before embarking on rehab experience, you may be feeling nervous about what to expect...
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Addiction is a complex, multi-faceted condition which is why it can be very difficult to overcome without professional addiction counselling and therapy. Liberty House takes a holistic approach to rehab treatment by us...
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“Addiction is like doing something that you know will really harm you and only just scraping through. It’s like touching a flame. While most people would never do it again because it was horrible, you not only forg...
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At times, addiction can seem like an overwhelming and inescapable condition, especially without the right support. However, the 12-step programme has proven to be effective in helping people all over the world to overc...
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