About The Author
Lee Spinks
Lee Spinks is the Admissions Supervisor for UKAT, overseeing the call process and supporting clients prior to rehab treatment. Convinced that addiction recovery saved his life, Lee began writing and editing for UKAT, utilising over a decade of experience in the field of addiction to offer a unique insight to anyone who would like to learn more about the rehab process. In addition to this, Lee is also a regular guest on UKAT’s recovery podcast ‘SCREAMING ON THE INSIDE’, looking to provide support to anyone who would like to kickstart their recovery journey.
Lee’s personal knowledge of the harsh nature of relapse dates back decades when he fell into a cycle of abusing substances such as cannabis addiction, opiates addiction and alcohol addiction at the age of thirteen. However, he refused to give up, and in 2013, he attended rehab and has been clean ever since.
Lee’s passion for helping others radiates through the patience and understanding he demonstrates when talking to new clients, either over the phone or through his writing. He doesn't underestimate the importance of having a human touch, and his friendly and sincere tone helps put those feeling vulnerable at ease.

"When approaching addiction recovery, don't think you need to stay sober forever to succeed; rather, approach it by learning how to stay sober and comfortable one day at a time." - Lee


18 December 2024

Zolpidem addiction Zolpidem is a sleeping pill used for the short-term treatment of severe insomnia. It helps you fall asleep quicker and makes you...

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Tramadol addiction What was once perceived as a safer alternative to other opioids due to its milder nature has proven highly addictive. Tramadol i...

06 December 2024

Stress and Addiction Stress is 'our body's response to pressure.' The things that cause this pressure can vary widely. We can be stressed by signif...

30 October 2024

Steroid Addiction Steroids are a complicated type of drug. Whilst some steroids are available via prescription as a type of medical treatment, othe...

13 November 2024

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11 November 2024

Social Media Addiction Social media has become a key part of our lives. We use it to connect with friends, play games and even read the news. For s...

18 December 2024

Sleeping pill addiction Sleep is an integral part of our daily routine and essential to maintaining overall well-being, and when it seems unattaina...

11 November 2024

Shopping Addiction Everyone has a friend or relative who can't get enough shopping, and we often joke about needing a bit of "retail therapy" to ch...

18 December 2024

Sex and love addiction Relationships are the key themes of many movies, and love is celebrated as one of life’s biggest milestones. But unfortuna...

04 December 2024

Fitness Programme What is a rehab fitness programme? An addiction rehab fitness programme is a structured set of physical activities designed to s...

18 December 2024

Porn addiction The onset of the internet has revolutionised countless aspects of modern life, and one area profoundly affected by this digital tran...

04 December 2024

Physical Health Therapy When considering addiction treatment programmes, many assume they begin and end with detox and relapse prevention. While th...

08 November 2024

OSFED OSFED stands for "Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders", which are conditions with symptoms that don't exactly match more defined eati...

05 December 2024

OCD and Addiction Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition linked with repetitive thoughts, ideas or feelings and intense b...

19 December 2024

Music therapy Think back to the moment a love song on the radio tugged at your heartstrings, how dissonance in horror films makes you sit at the ed...

18 December 2024

Methadone addiction Methadone, a synthetic opioid medication primarily used to manage severe pain and treat opioid addiction, can ironically become...

19 December 2024

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18 December 2024

Klonopin addiction Klonopin, also known as clonazepam, is a benzodiazepine drug that is prescribed to control seizures, involuntary muscle spasms, ...

19 December 2024

Humanistic therapy In the pursuit of effective addiction treatment, various therapeutic approaches have been developed, one of which is humanistic ...

19 December 2024

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19 December 2024

Group Therapy What is Group Therapy? Group therapy refers to any therapy conducted in a group rather than one-to-one. Usually, group therapy will ...

04 December 2024

Gong Bath Therapy Gong therapy is an ancient practice that involves total relaxation while bathing in sound. It's a method of inactive meditation -...

18 December 2024

Gambling addiction Amid casinos' glamour lies a darker reality— a world of addiction, deceit, and desperation. Gambling addiction, where the line...

05 November 2024

Focalin Addiction Focalin is one of the most effective and widely-prescribed ADHD medicines on the market. It can be very effective in helping you ...

03 December 2024

Family therapy What is family therapy? Family therapy is based on the understanding that families aren't just a group of related people - they’r...

18 December 2024

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18 December 2024

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19 December 2024

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19 December 2024

The cost of alcohol and drug rehab Overcoming addiction is a challenging and life-changing process that requires dedication, support and profession...

19 December 2024

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18 December 2024

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05 November 2024

Clonazepam Addiction Clonazepam has various medical uses and can offer a lifeline to people living with serious conditions. However, clonazepam can...

19 December 2024

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18 December 2024

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18 December 2024

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18 December 2024

Buprenorphine addiction Buprenorphine, initially developed as a medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction, has proven effective in reducin...

31 October 2024

Benzo Fury Addiction What is Benzo Fury? Benzo Fury, known chemically as 6-APB (6-(2-aminopropyl)benzofuran), is a synthetic psychoactive substanc...

18 December 2024

Behavioural addiction Picture a seemingly innocent spark, a flicker of pleasure, igniting a flame that grows wilder with each repetition, cultivati...

19 December 2024

Auricular acupuncture Addiction is a complex and widespread issue that affects many people worldwide. Traditional treatments for addiction often in...

08 November 2024

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08 November 2024

Anorexia Anorexia Nervosa is one of the most well-known eating disorders and also one of the most destructive. Around 10% of all eating disorder ca...

18 December 2024

Amphetamine addiction Amphetamines have been used in different medical contexts dating back to the 1930s. However, despite their medical applicatio...

18 December 2024

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19 December 2024

Addiction and self-harm Self-harm is far too often silenced or seen as a taboo subject. This can make it difficult for those suffering from self-ha...

19 December 2024

Addiction and insomnia Sleepless nights and the grip of addiction are two struggles that often go hand in hand. When insomnia and addiction collide...

05 November 2024

Adderall Addiction Adderall has been an effective ADHD and narcolepsy medicine for almost thirty years, and it has helped countless people around t...