Broadway Lodge

“𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒅𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝑳𝒐𝒅𝒈𝒆 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 – 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆. 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒚 𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒔𝒌𝒊𝒏. 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅. 𝑰 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒂 𝒍𝒐𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒏𝒐𝒘…𝑰 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒖𝒑 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.” Rachael got help at her lowest point. Although she had a highly respectable teaching career no amount of willpower alone could stop her from drinking alcohol, leading her to a long downward spiral of loneliness and isolation. 💙💚 In this video she explains why a previous stay in a different rehabilitation centre didn’t work, provides her interpretation of the 12 Steps and discusses her experience at Broadway Lodge. #TransformingLives

💙 The Psychology Behind Gambling Addiction 💚 How to Support a Someone with a Gambling Problem Gambling addiction is complex and deeply rooted in both psychological and social factors. It’s important to remember that it is not about a lack of willpower or character flaws—it’s an illness that requires understanding and treatment. Recovery is a personal journey, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Whether you’re dealing with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, asking for help is a brave and important step. Please head to https://lnkd.in/gu4mDH2h to read our two recent blogs on the subject. #TransformingLives 

We are delighted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, however you are planning to spend the day. 🎄 Enjoy! #MerryChristmas 

It’s been a busy year! We are delighted to have welcomed over 200 clients who have stayed with us to get our care and support. It’s also been our special 50th anniversary and we’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported our charity – our clients, former clients, donors, referrers, the team, our followers and Partners&. for choosing Broadway Lodge as their south west charity partner of the 24/25 year 🙏💚 Wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2025 🎄🌟⛄️ #merrychristmas #happynewyear #charity #addictiontreatment #recoveryispossible

Reminder regarding contacting us over the festive period!🎄 Our enquiries and admissions team will not be available after 2pm on Christmas Eve or on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Day. To make a treatment enquiry during these times please email hello@broadwaylodge.org.uk and we will get back to you as soon as possible. 💙💚 Thank you 🌟 #TransformingLives 

Are you starting to feel Christmassy?! 🎄 We certainly hope you're feeling as festive as we are! #TransformingLives 

At its core, gambling addiction is tied to the brain’s reward system. When a person gambles, their brain releases dopamine—a feel-good neurotransmitter—similar to how it does with other enjoyable activities. Winning amplifies this release, creating a euphoric and rewarding sensation. Over time, some individuals chase this “high,” even when the losses outweigh the wins. Here’s the thing—gambling isn’t just addictive when you win. It’s the unpredictability that pulls people in. That “will I win or lose?” feeling taps into the brain’s reward system, keeping you hooked. It’s called the “variable reward system,” an unpredictable mix of wins and losses that keeps you coming back for more. Find out more in our recent blog at https://lnkd.in/enbY7ZR3. #TransformingLives

"Deaths from alcohol in England at record high" - BBC news It's not good news to see today but sadly, it's unsurprising. We know there are so many people suffering the harmful effects of alcohol and it's no secret how physically (and mentally) damaging alcohol can be. Addiction doesn't discriminate, it can affect anyone at any time in life. If you are struggling with a drinking habit that is affecting your life and wellbeing, please know that change is possible and help is out there. One option is a stay in a residential treatment centre like Broadway Lodge. We offer medically-managed detox for people who are physically dependent to alcohol, which means they are monitored and cared for 24/7 by a team of nurses and health care assistants. It's considered the safest way to detox. We recommend that this is followed with a stay on our abstinence-based therapeutic programme which is a comprehensive, daily programme of therapeutic sessions and interventions to address the psychological impact of addiction. This is the part where people can learn healthy coping mechanisms for life and make positive change. To find out more about how we can help people to start to recover from alcohol misuse to help prevent further damage, please contact us for an information pack by: 🌿 Emailing hello@broadwaylodge.org.uk 🌿 Calling 01934 815515 (9am - 5pm weekdays) https://lnkd.in/ggxyrcXk #alcohol #alcoholdeaths #alcoholharm #alcoholmisuse #addiction

A Special Visit 🌿 This month we welcomed a former client’s mum and sister to Broadway Lodge – Margaret and Hayley. Their relative, Ashley, sadly relapsed and lost his life to the powerful illness of addiction in December 2023, 5 days after leaving treatment at Broadway Lodge where he was sober, safe and happy for 12 weeks. Margaret and Hayley spent most of the day with us, meeting with counsellors and nurses who cared for Ashley. They also bought a beautiful red Japanese maple tree to plant in our garden along with a plaque in Ashley’s memory. Markkus (Head of Treatment, Counselling & Aftercare), and counsellor Louise, joined Margaret and Hayley to plant the tree. We will take good care of this special tree, nurturing it so it continues to grow and flourish at Broadway Lodge and we look forward to watching it change. Margaret and Hayley not only donated a sum of money in Ashley’s memory at the start of the day but also bravely held a session for clients followed by recording a podcast where they shared about the struggle of supporting Ashley through active addiction and how this, along with the grief of losing Ashley, has impacted them. Some of the messages were very poignant for the clients and the podcast was deeply emotional. It was a pleasure to spend time with these wonderful women and we can’t thank them enough for all of their time and generosity 🙏 💙 #memorial #inmemory #addiction

Gambling problems and addiction, much like any other form of addiction, can impact more than just the individual – it can impact family and friends, and it can do so in a number of different ways, emotionally and financially. 💙💚 The encouraging news is that, with the right approach, you can provide meaningful support to your loved one while also protecting your own well-being. This blog outlines strategies to guide you through this challenging time and provide the right kind of help when both you and they need it most. https://lnkd.in/ehhQMSVw. #TransformingLives