Addictions blog articles

If you feel like you can't stop gambling, we've put together the steps you can take to help you beat your addiction.

If you're looking for advice on how to stop a gambling addiction, we've outlined the steps you can take to put a stop to the problem. We also explore the professional rehabilitative treatment that's available here at Priory, where our team will work with you to help you achieve a gambling-free life.

In Why I Became a Therapist, six therapists speak openly about the experiences that shaped them, how they found support, and it influences the work they do today.

Worried about the cost of rehab? Explore free NHS routes, funded placements, peer support, and affordable private options — including residential treatment from £315 per night.

Valium – which is a trade name for diazepam – is an anti-anxiety medication. The benzodiazepine is prescribed to treat anxiety disorders or episodic anxiety, giving a sedative effect after around 30 to 60 minutes. Misusing the drug can lead to a person developing a Valium addiction.

What is residential rehab and how does it work? Learn what happens during residential addiction treatment, how long it lasts, and whether it might be right for you.

Explore the science of self-talk and discover how more compassionate language can support addiction recovery with Priory's Modern Recovery Dictionary.

Rehab doesn’t always mean a 28-day hospital stay. Depending on your circumstances, more flexible treatment options may be a better fit.

Manage your recovery with these self-help tips for sobriety.

Delirium tremens is a potentially life-threatening form of alcohol withdrawal. Our specialised treatment provides the medical support you need to manage withdrawal and start your recovery journey.

Find out how to help a loved one in rehab. Communication tips, self-care, boundaries and aftercare support in the UK.

Is addiction hereditary? Learn how genetics, heredity and environment influence addiction risk — and why family history doesn’t mean addiction is inevitable.