Addictions blog articles

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.

What to expect when you detox from cocaine and our recommendations regarding medically-assisted detoxification.

Discover some at-home strategies that can help you manage drinking habits. For more support, use our free addiction assessment and speak to a professional.

Information on the warning signs of cocaine addiction, and things to consider when you're trying to help someone who's abusing cocaine.

Within this blog, we explore the dos and don’ts of living with someone addicted to alcohol. We've also put together the dos and don’ts of talking to the person about their drinking, which you can use if and when you're ready to have this conversation.

The advice within this blog is for adult children whose parents are struggling to give up drinking alcohol. If you're worrying about how to get a parent to stop drinking, you can find some helpful advice here.

Learn here how addictive cocaine is, why it's so addictive, and how to get support for cocaine addiction.

A father shares his experience as the parent of an online gaming addict to raise awareness of the addiction and encourage parents to “trust their instincts if they have suspicions”.

Eight years ago, sports agent and Lancashire and Derbyshire cricketer, Luke Sutton, attended the 28-day addiction treatment programme at Priory Hospital Altrincham. He was recently reunited with his addiction therapist, Samantha Strickland, who formed part of the team who supported him. 

If you're worried about a family member or friend, we have outlined how to help someone with a gambling addiction.

What to look out for in functioning alcoholics and how to get help if you’re struggling.

Ketamine is a powerful anaesthetic drug that's used for pain management in veterinary settings and occasionally in hospitals. Here are some long-term effects of the drug.