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Overcoming Addiction: The Power of Private Treatment
The arduous journey of overcoming addiction necessitates a comprehensive and empathetic approach, tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
By Rachel Branson · 11 May 2023
Mental and emotional wellbeing
Addiction and recovery
Substance and behavioural addiction and recovery support.
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CBD Shows Promise In The Opioid Crisis
America’s opioid addiction is a medical emergency with more than half a million deaths over the past two decades. However, recent studies into cannabidiol…
By Rachel Branson · 27 Apr 2023
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Alcohol Awareness Week: Are you ready for a change?
Alcohol Awareness Week this year falls on the week of 18 th November. Every year there is a theme, and this year’s is Change. Change can be scary, let’s…
By Rachel Branson · 31 Oct 2022
I used my biggest struggle to help others and build an award-winning business
With 1 in 5 people choosing not to drink alcohol at all and many more wanting to cut down for health reasons, the alcohol-free drinks industry is growing…
By Rachel Branson · 20 Oct 2022
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Social media addiction: new therapy helps people overcome it
Pioneering therapy based in neuroscience has been launched to help overcome ‘social media addiction’.
By Rachel Branson · 7 Oct 2022
Bolle brings luxurious effervesence to low/no wines
June’s eagerly anticipated London Festival will herald the arrival of ‘effortlessly effervescent’ Bolle, a revolutionary low & no alcohol, sparkling brewed…
By Rachel Branson · 11 May 2022
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The benefits of reducing or cutting out alcohol on eye health
January is when millions of adults focus in on their alcohol intake – and all eyes are on the health benefits associated with a month off the booze. But did…
By Rachel Branson · 19 Jan 2022
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The Alcohol – Free Comedy Club
Sober IS Fun are proud to be the UK’s first regular host of Alcohol – Free Comedy Clubs in London & Essex. The events are the brain child of Martyn Davies,…
By Rachel Branson · 10 Jun 2021
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Why I'm quitting Twitter and Alcohol
Just over a year ago, I embarked on a controlled recovery to help manage my addiction to alcohol. I spoke with many former addicts who advised on the…
By Rachel Branson · 11 Apr 2021
Body
How To Cope With Alcohol And Mental Health
Many people perceive alcohol as a way of improving their moods. But truth be told. It can only uplift your moods temporarily with long-term effects on your…
By Rachel Branson · 17 Mar 2021
Beers with benefits
Love beer, but hate the hangover? Well fear not, because a new trio of alcohol-free craft beers are launching in the UK and what’s more, they deliver…
By Rachel Branson · 1 Dec 2020
Are you addicted to Caffeine?
Professor James Elander, Head of Centre for Psychological Research at the University of Derby, talks about caffeine addiction and the effects it has on the…
By Rachel Branson · 12 Nov 2017
East Sussex
Supporting your recovery from chronic exhaustive conditions
Knowing how those with chronic exhaustive conditions have delicate constitutions, healing the gut (your second brain) by eating considerately & consciously
By Rachel Branson · 25 Feb 2016
Food
Benefits of Alcohol-Free Periods
Taking a break from alcohol—whether for a week, a month, or more—can reset your health, improve sleep, boost energy, and even elevate mood and mental clarity.
By Rachel Branson · 9 Apr 2006
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