by ibizacalm_obp0x5 | Oct 2, 2024 | News
Over the years numerous approaches have been developed for addiction treatment. One of the most widely recognised is the ‘Minnesota Model of Addiction Treatment’ developed in the 1950s, and extensively used in rehab centres throughout the world. Here we look at the... 
by ibizacalm_obp0x5 | Sep 26, 2024 | News
In April 2023, 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 is now possible... 
by ibizacalm_obp0x5 | Sep 26, 2024 | News
When people think of addiction, they normally associate it with substances such as alcohol and drugs. However, some individuals are addicted to a certain behaviour or activity – such as gambling, sex, shopping, or the internet. These are called process or behavioural... 
by ibizacalm_obp0x5 | Sep 26, 2024 | News
Figures published by the UK government’s Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), and the USAs National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), both seem to indicate that there has been a rise in substance abuse in the elderly. The US... 
by ibizacalm_obp0x5 | Sep 26, 2024 | News
Always doing the right thing, caring what others think, putting others first – all good traits, ones that would make you a great friend, partner, or family member; and it is correct to think of other people, their needs and what makes them happy, but not when it...