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The OAD Clinic
Blog: Insights and Updates on Addiction Treatment and Mental Health


Alternative Therapies in Private Rehab Clinics: Exploring Holistic Approaches
First things first, what is a holistic approach? Well, holistic approaches look at supporting the whole person, rather than just their...
The OAD Clinic
Sep 25, 20233 min read


ADHD Diagnosis and the Impact on Relationships and Social Interactions
For many people, simply getting a diagnosis of ADHD can help sufferers come to terms with their symptoms, and can even be a useful first...
Dr Oscar D'Agnone, MD, MRCPsych.
Sep 22, 20233 min read


Differences in ADHD Symptoms Between Women and Men
ADHD, also known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, impacts the sufferers’ behaviour. Usually, those with ADHD come across as...
Dr Oscar D'Agnone, MD, MRCPsych.
Sep 20, 20232 min read


10 effective ways to calm anxiety in the moment
Anxiety can be debilitating sometimes, especially when you’re dealing with an onslaught of anxiety symptoms. In this blog, we have...
The OAD Clinic
Sep 17, 20232 min read


Awakening and Transformation
One of the books I read very early in my studies is The New Man (1961) by Thomas Merton. In this book, Merton writes about spiritual...
Andrew Bevan - Voluntary Mentor
Sep 13, 20235 min read


The Stigma of Sobriety
We are all aware of the stigma sometimes attached to those suffering from alcohol and drug addiction. But somebody said to me the other...
Andrew Bevan - Voluntary Mentor
Jul 27, 20234 min read


Alcoholism as "Dis-ease"
We’ve all found ourselves in circumstances, I suspect, when we’ve been told to “pull yourself together”. It might have been a wake-up...
Andrew Bevan - Voluntary Mentor
Jun 26, 20234 min read


Understanding Substance Use Disorder: Chasing Highs, Seeking Oblivion, and Finding Recovery
Understand how those with substance use disorder often seek either euphoria or oblivion. In this article we mention Sustainable Recovery.
Andrew Bevan - Voluntary Mentor
May 20, 20234 min read


The Interplay of Boredom, Creativity, and Addiction Recovery
We often hear people, particularly children, exclaim, “I’m bored! I’m fed up! I’ve got nothing to do!” We’ve done it ourselves, no doubt....
Andrew Bevan - Voluntary Mentor
Apr 15, 20235 min read


Recovery is Not a Quick Fix
One of the observations I would make of the people I’ve met who are at the early stages of tackling alcoholism is that they expect a...
Andrew Bevan - Voluntary Mentor
Feb 28, 20234 min read
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