Gladstones Clinic is one of only three private rehab clinics in the UK with the facilities, expertise, and requirements to treat teenagers (16+) for substance abuse, eating disorders, and mental health disorders in a fully residential setting. While the content in this article has been medically reviewed for accuracy by a qualified physician, Gladstones […]
Read MoreSigns of Drug Use in Teens
Teenage drug or substance abuse is serious and could easily lead to a lifetime of addiction issues if not diagnosed and managed correctly. The staff at Gladstones Clinic strongly encourages you to seek professional help in dealing with teenage addiction. We stand with the content in this article; however, due to the potential for […]
Read MoreExploring the links between work-from-home and substance addiction
March 2020 was a big month for most of the world. While we were all focussing on the uncertainty that the first global lockdown brought, we didn’t realise that the biggest ever shift in how and where people work was happening right under our noses. By the time it was all over, offices around […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Burnout: Symptoms, Stages, and Effective Treatment Options
What is burnout? “Burnout is nature’s way of telling you, you’ve been going through the motions your soul has departed; …” Sam Keen, American Author & Philosopher Before getting into exactly what burnout is, it’s important to understand what it is not: burnout is not an officially recognised medical condition. The WHO and ICD-11 […]
Read MoreHow to get into rehab: NHS vs Private Rehab
A look at the substance abuse recovery options available through the NHS and a how-to guide for getting into private residential rehab.
Read MoreHow much does private alcohol rehab cost?
How much does private alcohol rehab cost? The term ‘private alcohol rehab’ is broad. It encompasses a number of different treatment scenarios where the service providers are privately contracted individuals or organisations. ‘Private alcohol rehab’ could mean residential care in a 24-hour facility. It could also be a day-nurse tending to their patient’s withdrawal […]
Read MoreHippy Crack/Nitrous Oxide Addiction: An Overview of its Effects, Withdrawal Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Hippy Crack/Nitrous Oxide Addiction: An Overview of its Effects, Withdrawal Symptoms, and Treatment Options Nitrous oxide, often referred to as ‘hippy crack’, ‘laughing gas’, ‘whippets’, or ‘NOS’, has seemingly come out of nowhere over recent years, overtaking nearly all other drugs in popularity among teenagers and young adults aged 16 to 24. According to […]
Read MoreGladstones Alumni talks about his journey and “Fantastic Place” Gladstones Clinic in BBC Article
Gladstones Alumni talks about his journey and “Fantastic Place” Gladstones Clinic in BBC Article We’re always glad to see our alumni thrive. Contact us via our online form or on 0808 258 2350 to begin your own personal journey with Gladstones. Read ‘Lockdown made me cross the line into alcoholism’ – BBC News
Read MorePanic Attack vs Anxiety Attack: Understanding Symptoms, Triggers, and Treatment
Panic Attack vs Anxiety Attack: Understanding Symptoms, Triggers, and Treatment Let’s start with an analogy to explain the differences between a panic attack and an anxiety attack. Imagine you’re driving down a road. All is well, right until the moment you hit a massive invisible pothole at speed. In an instant, your car is […]
Read MoreDrugs Used for Alcohol Detox in the UK
Drugs Used for Alcohol Detox in the UK Introduction and a brief history It’s reasonable to believe that for as long as humans have known alcohol, we’ve known both its ‘benefits’ and the dangers it represents. Some of the oldest surviving written documents refer to its effects on the body, soul, behaviour, and morals, […]
Read MoreLibrium for Alcohol Withdrawal: How it works, its dangers, and benefits
Librium for Alcohol Withdrawal: How it works and its dangers and benefits Luckily, most of us go through life never having to witness the horror of someone in substance withdrawal. It’s only thanks to films like Requiem for a Dream, Trainspotting, and other titles that deal with addiction that many people even know withdrawal […]
Read MoreWhole Family Approaches in Teenage Substance Abuse Therapy
Whole Family Approaches in Teenage Substance Abuse Therapy Teenage addiction rehab and therapy are unfortunately encumbered by numerous complicating factors. Dealing with addiction in adults is already a delicate balance of personal growth and accountability. Adding in the complexities of adolescent neurochemistry, increased vulnerability to peer pressure and uncertainty, and strained family dynamics make […]
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