About The Author
Nicki Hari
Nicki Hari is the Admissions Supervisor for UKAT, managing communications and applying first-hand experience of rehab to help clients begin their recovery journeys. To highlight the danger of stigma, Nicki began writing and editing for UKAT, conveying powerful messages to give readers the courage to take their first steps toward healing. She has also given multiple interviews on addiction and the Opioid Crisis, featured across The BBC, ITV, The Telegraph and The Week.
Nicki’s addiction manifested in her teenage years. Supplied with a course of prescription medication to ease her pain following surgery, Nicki was unaware that these substances were addictive, mistaking her withdrawal symptoms for routine discomfort from the procedure. Initially, Nicki was apprehensive about inpatient rehab, but after making that crucial decision, she never looked back. Nicki wholeheartedly believes that rehab is essential to truly knowing yourself, delving deeper and reflecting upon your personal goals moving forward.

"Don’t feel that addiction is a label; addiction is an illness, and like any illness, you need to seek the right help and support to get you into a good recovery programme." - Nicki


30 September 2024

Zopiclone addiction Zopiclone, a medication classified as a hypnotic agent, is commonly prescribed to treat insomnia and other sleep-related disord...

30 September 2024

Vicodin addiction Vicodin addiction is a serious issue resulting from the abuse and misuse of this prescription medication. Vicodin, a potent opioi...

24 September 2024

Stimulant addiction The term stimulants covers a wide range of substances that stimulate the central nervous system (CNS). Many people consume stim...

26 September 2024

Rehab programme Effective rehab programmes combine a diverse range of evidence-based treatment methods to address the root causes of addiction. Oas...

24 September 2024

Prescription drug addiction Prescription drug addiction is silently infiltrating households and workplaces globally. Unlike illicit substances, pre...

25 September 2024

Opioid addiction Where the path to addiction is paved with well-intentioned prescriptions and innocent experimentation, the thin line between pain ...

09 October 2024

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23 September 2024

Holistic Therapy Yoga, meditation, music and art are all examples of holistic therapy, meaning they treat the mind, body and spirit simultaneously ...

09 October 2024

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09 October 2024

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11 September 2024

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has proven to be a formidable partner in the fight against addiction. By ad...

09 October 2024

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Admission to Oasis Bradford We understand that the admission process to detox can be a very upsetting time for all concerned. Alcoholics and Ad...

30 September 2024

ADHD and addiction ADHD is a kind of behavioural condition. This means that, like other forms of neurodivergence (such as autism), experience with ...

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Addiction and codependency Codependency and addiction are interconnected phenomena that often go hand in hand, creating a complex dynamic that can ...

30 September 2024

Addiction and anxiety Anxiety and addiction are two complex conditions that can profoundly impact an individual’s life. While they may appear as ...