About The Author
Danny Smith
Breaking free from the grip of addiction is a journey filled with triumphs and setbacks, a path that Danny embarked on seven years ago despite his tumultuous relationship with alcohol, which began when he was just 18.
Danny's story is one of resilience and unwavering determination. After a 10-month stint in rehab, he embraced the path of sobriety, which he has successfully maintained for the last seven years. Previously, Danny worked in the hospitality industry, but he found himself unable to continue in that field after rehab. During this time, he recognised the opportunity to join UKAT and share the message of addiction recovery with fellow individuals seeking freedom from their chosen substances.

For the past six years, Danny has been a valuable member of UKAT's admissions team, remaining dedicated to his recovery ethos and tirelessly helping fellow addicts on their journey to sobriety.
04 November 2024

Xanax addiction Alprazolam, commonly known as Xanax, is a prescribed medication for treating anxiety and panic disorders. While it can be effective...

05 November 2024

Temazepam addiction Temazepam is a medication prescribed for the short-term treatment of insomnia and other varying sleep disorders. While effectiv...

30 September 2024

Strengths Model What is the Strengths Model? The Strengths Model is an approach to addiction treatment that focuses on your inherent strengths and...

30 September 2024

Sound Therapy What is sound therapy? Sound therapy is a holistic healing technique that uses various forms of sound to improve physical and emotio...

05 November 2024

Sedative addiction We all crave a bit of calm in our hectic lives, and sedatives can promise real relief for people struggling with several diffe...

24 September 2024

Schizophrenia and Addiction Schizophrenia is considered a ‘complicated mental health problem.’ It can be linked with numerous very challenging ...

05 November 2024

Ritalin Addiction Ritalin has been at the forefront of ADHD treatment for decades, but in recent years, it has become almost synonymous with misuse...

30 September 2024

Psychotherapy Model What is psychotherapy? Psychotherapy is a supportive process where you talk with a trained therapist to work through emotion...

24 September 2024

Personality Disorder and Addiction Around 1 in 20 people in the UK have a personality disorder. This makes personality disorders a less common diag...

25 November 2024

Nutrition for addiction treatment When you think about the changes that need to be made in order for you to live a successful sober life, your thou...

06 November 2024

Morphine addiction Morphine, a powerful opioid painkiller derived from the opium poppy, is often used to treat severe pain. However, beneath its me...

30 October 2024

Monkey Dust Addiction Monkey dust, a synthetic drug, seemingly emerged on the market in the mid-2000s. Initially gaining notoriety in Australia, it...

25 November 2024

Mindfulness therapy Substance abuse is a complex and devastating condition that affects millions of lives worldwide. Traditional approaches to addi...

30 September 2024

Mental Health What is Mental Health? According to the World Health Organisation, ‘mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables peo...

25 November 2024

Meditation If you are new to meditation, you may picture someone sitting on the ground with their legs crossed and their eyes closed, chanting unde...

13 November 2024

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30 September 2024

Lorazepam addiction Lorazepam, a medication belonging to the benzodiazepine class, is commonly prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, and...

04 November 2024

Librium addiction Librium (also known as chlordiazepoxide) holds the promise of calmness yet can quickly become a double-edged sword. As the allure...

24 September 2024

What are legal highs? Legal highs are substances designed to replicate the effects of illegal drugs while avoiding legal restrictions. These substa...

19 November 2024

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30 October 2024

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25 November 2024

Individual therapy In the intricate tapestry of human existence, individual therapy emerges as a powerful tool that can empower people to transform...

22 November 2024

Holistic therapy Addiction rehab is transforming as more people recognise the need for a more comprehensive and holistic approach to address the co...

19 November 2024

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30 October 2024

Hallucinogen Addiction Hallucinogenic drugs are often associated with the psychedelic era of the swinging sixties: drugs like cannabis, LSD and mag...

05 November 2024

Halcion Addiction Halcion was previously a commonly prescribed insomnia medicine in the UK but it received a total ban in 1991. This was the result...

30 September 2024

Grief and Addiction According to the World Population Review, in 2024, around 166.859 people each day. At some stage in our lives, we will all expe...

30 October 2024

GHB Addiction GHB is a depressant. Known for its sedative and dissociative qualities, it is often used in the context of chemsex, where drugs are u...

11 November 2024

Food addiction Food addiction involves a compulsive need to consume food despite its unnecessary and negative consequences. While food is a univers...

22 November 2024

Family support programme Beyond the realm of individual struggle, the bleak influence of substance abuse extends its grasp, touching the lives of t...

03 December 2024

EMDR What is EMDR Therapy? Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) is a mental health treatment commonly used to treat PTSD b...

04 December 2024

Drumming Therapy Drumming therapy, a form of complementary therapy frequently utilised in addiction recovery, harnesses the power of music and crea...

08 November 2024

Dihydrocodeine addiction Dihydrocodeine, a potent opioid painkiller derived from codeine, is frequently used for the management of severe pain. How...

04 November 2024

Diazepam addiction Diazepam, commonly known by its brand name valium, is a prescription medication classified as a benzodiazepine. It is primarily ...

22 November 2024

Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) Dialectical behaviour therapy, once considered a ground-breaking method for treating borderline personality dis...

29 October 2024

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30 October 2024

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06 November 2024

Codeine addiction Codeine, a commonly prescribed opioid medication, is known for its ability to relieve pain and suppress coughing. Codeine works b...

08 November 2024

Bulimia Bulimia Nervosa is one of the most harmful eating disorders but also among the most misunderstood. Many people have pictures of stick-thin ...

30 September 2024

BDD and Addiction Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition deeply connected with our relationship with our body. Whilst most peo...

30 September 2024

Autism and Addiction Autism is a neurological condition and a ‘lifelong developmental disability.’ This means that some people are born autisti...

05 November 2024

Ativan addiction Anxiety and insomnia can be crippling conditions, but Ativan can provide a lease of life. Also known by its chemical name Lorazepa...

30 September 2024

Aftercare Congratulations! You have completed your rehabilitation programme at Oasis Bradford, a significant milestone on your path to a healthier,...

30 September 2024

Addiction and PTSD In the shadows of trauma, the spectre of addiction looms. For those grappling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), substa...