Does Alcoholism Run in Families?

Does Alcoholism Run in Families?

Published 27 February 2023

Does alcoholism run in families? Are some people more prone to struggle with alcohol than others? Is there something in our genes that makes us more prone to alcohol addiction? While it is true that there is a family influence and alcoholism can be passed down, it’s important to understand

What is Substance Misuse?

What is Substance Misuse?

Published 20 February 2023

Drug and alcohol misuse is a serious problem throughout the UK. According to the charity Alcohol Change UK, a quarter of adults in England and Scotland regularly drink over the Chief Medical Officer’s low-risk guidelines and there are more than 600,000 dependent drinkers in England alone. Figures from the Office

Can I Take My Pet to Rehab?

Can I Take My Pet to Rehab?

Published 27 January 2023

Many people perceive drug or alcohol rehab to be a lonely place. It’s understandable that you’d want to bring a pet companion to keep you company and to also support you emotionally throughout the process. Not being able to bring your pet with you to drug or alcohol rehab could

Can You Get Kicked Out of Rehab?

Can You Get Kicked Out of Rehab?

Published 20 January 2023

Understanding Drug and Alcohol Rehab Rules While drug and alcohol rehab centres are safe spaces with no judgment towards your past actions, it doesn’t mean that you can just do anything you like during your stay There are rules to keep you, your fellow patients, and the staff members working