When is ‘healthy eating’ dangerous?
We’re encouraged to eat healthily, have our 5 a day, drink enough water and reduce the junk food to reduce our weight and get the nutrition we need to be…
Why is it important to be aware of alcohol?
Alcohol Awareness Week is all about forcing the issue of alcohol misuse and abuse to the top of the agenda. This year’s theme was “Understanding alcohol harm”, a very important…
The global problem of illicit drugs and drug addiction
The Bridge is a drug rehab in Marbella and we see first-hand the damage that illicit drugs have on the mental and physical health and wellbeing of our clients. Drug…
Do men get eating disorders?
It is a commonly held myth that eating disorders are only experienced by girls and this is not something parents of boys, or young men should be concerned about. However,…
Body Positivity Tips for the Summer Months
Summer is on its way and we know that the build up to summer, and summer itself can be a tricky time to maintain body positivity. It’s a time where…
Executive Addiction Program in Spain
Did you know that high-powered achievers are more likely to become addicted to drugs or alcohol than the general population, yet they are more reluctant to seek help? Our Executive…
Private & discrete recovery centre for bulimia nervosa
We launched our eating disorder programme at The Bridge Marbella in 2023 to help people suffering from eating disorders recover, regain strength and break free from the damaging behaviours and…
How to deal with stress when you’re in recovery
Stress and addiction are definitely linked. Research and studies have shown that there’s a clear association between stress and the motivation to abuse drugs or alcohol, and we certainly see…
How to Help People Suffering From Anorexia
Anorexia is a serious and devastating mental health condition, which can have terrible impacts on the health and wellbeing of sufferers and can even be fatal. Studies have shown that…
Trauma and Addiction
At The Bridge, we believe in taking a 360⁰ approach to addiction recovery, combining therapy and the 12-step programme with exercise, nutrition and practices which help to relieve stress and…
