The 12 Steps and Rehab
The 12 Steps are the fundamental principles upon which the Alcoholics Anonymous programme is based and were written by the founders of the AA back in the 1930s. It has…
Alcohol Addiction and the Damage it can Cause
Drinking alcohol is a regular part of life for millions and millions of people around the world, yet it is a powerful chemical that can have a negative impact on…
Eating Disorder Programme at The Bridge
We have had three clients in the last six months come to us with an eating disorder and our team has been able to find the right therapists, doctors and…
Young people and addiction
Unfortunately, addiction can start when people are very young and there is a high risk period in a child’s teens and 20s, when pressure to experiment with drugs and alcohol…
The Dangers of Cross Addiction
January is a great time for a new start and many people decide to make a change for the better. If you’re making a big change, especially if it’s around…
Why Christmas is so tough for addicts and what coping strategies are there?
December is here, decorations are up and thoughts are turning to the holidays. This should be a happy time and something to look forward to, but for addicts and their…
Why group therapy is so beneficial for overcoming addictions
We offer both group and individual therapy at our private rehabilitation centre and often combine the two for best results. In this article, we wanted to explain what you can…
Anxiety Disorders and Alcohol Addiction
We have a lot of clients coming in to our private rehabilitation centre with depression and anxiety disorders, combined with alcohol addiction. However, we have found that in many cases…
Tension and Trauma Release Exercises 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…
How to deal with depression
We use the word depression a lot in our day-to-day life to mean feeling sad, down or low. You’ll often hear people say things like, “I’m so depressed, I hate…
