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 Spinks | Admission Coordinator & Content Editor



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


12 May 2026

Xanax addiction treatment can help you and those you love. Discover what Xanax rehab is and how to start your Xanax reco...

11 May 2026

Xanax detox and withdrawal symptoms are best realised during a supervised treatment within a safe and nurturing environm...

08 May 2026

Xanax addiction and how can we identify Alprazolam abuse; symptoms of Xanax abuse and how you can overcome Alprazolam ad...

19 May 2026

AI tools like ChatGPT have become part of daily life for millions of people, and for most, they're genuinely useful. But if you've noticed your use ...

06 November 2025

Volatile Substance addiction and how can we identify Volatile substance abuse; symptoms of Volatile Substance abuse and ...

12 May 2026

Vicodin rehab can help you and those you love. Discover what Vicodin addiction treatmentis and how to start your Vicodin...

06 November 2025

Vicodin detox and withdrawal symptoms are best realised during a supervised Vicodin detox clinic with a safe environment...

08 May 2026

Vicodin addiction and how can we identify Vicodin abuse; symptoms of Vicodin abuse and how you can overcome Vicodin addi...

12 May 2026

Valium addiction treatment can help you and those you love. Discover what Valium rehab is and how to start your Valium r...

07 May 2026

Valium addiction and how can we identify Diazepam abuse; symptoms of Valium abuse and how you can overcome Diazepam addi...

06 November 2025

Tramadol detox and withdrawal symptoms are best realised during a supervised Tramadol detox clinic with a safe environme...

08 May 2026

Tramadol addiction and how can we identify Tramadol abuse; symptoms of Tramadol abuse and how you can overcome Tramadol ...

02 February 2026

Finding inspiration in sobriety can be a powerful reminder of the strength it takes to change, the resilience built along the way, and the hope that...

13 May 2026

The Strengths Model provides a strengths-based approach to recovery, focusing on the person's ability and reinforcing he...

12 May 2026

Temazepam addiction treatment can help you and those you love. Discover what Temazepam rehab is and how to start your Te...

07 May 2026

Temazepam addiction and how can we identify Restoril abuse; symptoms of Temazepam abuse and how you can overcome Restori...

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Struggling with shopping addiction? Understanding shopping addiction is the first step to get help for shopping addictio...

11 May 2026

Struggling with sex addiction? Understanding love and sex addiction is the first step to sex addiction treatment. Find o...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

Rehabs near West Yorkshire. Find out about rehab services in West Yorkshire....

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

06 May 2026

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

Rehabs near Lancashire. Find out about rehab services in Lancashire....

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

Rehabs near Hertfordshire. Find out about rehab services in Hertfordshire....

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

Rehabs near Bedfordshire. Find out about rehab services in Bedfordshire....

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

28 March 2025

It might seem strange to think of Gloucestershire as being an area plagued by drug and alcohol abuse – but, unfortunately, no corner of the country ...

13 October 2025

Rehab treatment If you are considering alcohol or drug addiction treatment, you may be wondering what life in rehab actually looks like. You may ...

06 May 2026

The desire to experiment and rebel is part and parcel of adolescence, and during this transitional period of our lives, we are exposed to a wide v...

11 May 2026

Pornography addiction: porn withdrawal symptoms and addiction treatment for porn abuse. Get in touch to find out more ab...

13 May 2026

Physical health recovery is paramount during any addiction recovery process. Find out here how physical health helps and...

06 November 2025

Oxycontin detox and withdrawal symptoms are best realised during a supervised Oxycontin detox clinic with a safe environ...

08 May 2026

Oxycontin addiction and how can we identify oxycontin abuse; symptoms of Oxycontin abuse and how you can overcome oxycon...

15 May 2026

Opiate addiction and how can we identify opioid abuse; symptoms of Opiate abuse and how you can overcome opioid addictio...

18 May 2026

Opioid addiction treatment can help you and those you love. Discover what Opiate rehab is and how to start your Opioid r...

06 November 2025

Opiate detox is part of the recovery process. Learn more about opioid withdrawal and opioid detox clinics....

06 November 2025

The effects of Nalmefene are usually apparent after one to two hours, typically lasting for between twelve and twenty-fo...

06 November 2025

Morphine detox and withdrawal symptoms are best realised during a supervised morphine detox clinic with a safe environme...

07 May 2026
12 May 2026

Mogadon addiction treatment can help you and those you love. Discover what Mogadon rehab is and how to start your Mogado...

11 May 2026

Mogadon detox and withdrawal symptoms are best realised during a supervised treatment within a safe and nurturing enviro...

07 May 2026

Mogadon addiction and how can we identify Nitrazepam abuse; symptoms of Mogadon abuse and how you can overcome Nitrazepa...

06 November 2025

Choosing the right medication is a job for your doctor, who will fully assess your physical and mental health to decide ...

06 November 2025

Methadone detox and withdrawal symptoms are best realised during a supervised methadone detox clinic with a safe environ...

08 May 2026

Methadone addiction and how can we identify methadone abuse; symptoms of Methadone abuse and how you can overcome methad...

06 November 2025

Lofexidine is typically prescribed to help ease any discomfort and to make you feel less ill....

13 October 2025

Alcoholism is an ever-growing problem that can affect not only the person with the addiction but those closest to them as well. The impact that alcoho...

12 May 2026

Librium addiction treatment can help you and those you love. Discover what Librium rehab is and how to start your Libriu...

07 May 2026

Librium addiction and how can we identify Chlordiazepoxide abuse; symptoms of Librium abuse and how you can overcome Chl...

18 May 2026
12 May 2026

Klonopin addiction treatment can help you and those you love. Discover what Klonopin rehab is and how to start your Klon...

11 May 2026

Klonopin detox is part of the recovery process. Learn more about Clonazepam withdrawal and Klonopin detox...

07 May 2026

Klonopin addiction and how can we identify Clonazepam abuse; symptoms of Clonazepam abuse and how you can overcome Klono...

13 October 2025
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ChatGPT now has around 900 million weekly active users. That's more people, more quickly, than any technology in history. For context, it took t...

11 May 2026

The smartphone is the modern-day hypodermic needle, delivering digital dopamine 24/7 for a wired generation. Anna Lembke In society today,...

06 November 2025

Inhalant addiction and how can we identify inhalant abuse; symptoms of Inhalant abuse and how you can overcome inhalant ...

06 November 2025

Have you ever woken up after a hangover and affirmed, “I’m never drinking again?”. Well, you are not alone. We have all been there at some...

06 November 2025

If you have an alcoholic friend, then you know how difficult it can be to help them. You may be worried about their health and their drinking may ...

06 November 2025

Watching your son or daughter struggle with alcohol addiction can be heartbreaking. There may be times when you feel totally powerless and unabl...

06 November 2025

Helping someone with alcohol addiction is never easy. It’s a difficult topic to raise, you may not know what to say, and despite how much you ...

28 March 2025

You've come to the realisation that your loved one may have an issue with drugs. You try to get through to them but are met with resistance and deni...

30 January 2026

Ketamine use is increasing across the UK, yet many people don’t realise how long ketamine lingers in the body. Even after the high fades, traces...

06 May 2026

Children of alcoholic parents often feel alone and isolated. You may not understand why your parent drinks so much and why they prioritise alcohol...

13 May 2026

Holistic therapy is a therapy that utilises a holistic approech to wellbeing and helps in the recovery process....

11 May 2026

Heroin withdrawal is best realised during a supervised heroin detox within a safe and nurturing environment. Our heroin ...

07 May 2026

Heroin addiction and how can we identify heroin abuse; symptoms of heroin abuse and how you can overcome heroin addictio...

06 November 2025

Watching a parent struggle with alcohol addiction can be heartbreaking and can have profound consequences on your own mental health, even increa...

13 May 2026

Healthy eating is rooted in our knowledge of nutrition and its effects on mental health and addiction recovery....

11 May 2026

Halcion detox is part of the recovery process. Learn more about Triazolam withdrawal and Halcion detox...

08 May 2026

Are you struggling with gaming addiction? Find out if you are addicted to gaming and how to get help...

08 May 2026

Are you struggling with gambling addiction? We can help with gambling addiction Learn the warning sings how to get bette...

06 November 2025

A functioning alcoholic defines someone who drinks heavily due to an alcohol addiction, but functions well enough for their alcohol abuse to go unnoti...

11 May 2026

Food addiction rehab helps overcoming food addiction. Find out more about food addiction and treatment....

12 May 2026

Fentanyl addiction treatment can help you and those you love. Discover what Fentanyl rehab is and how to start your Fent...

06 November 2025

Fentanyl detox and withdrawal symptoms are best realised during a supervised fentanyl detox clinic with a safe environme...

08 May 2026

Fentanyl addiction and how can we identify fentanyl abuse; symptoms of Fentanyl abuse and how you can overcome fentanyl ...

13 May 2026

Family addiction support is a programme designed to provide help to all family members of drug addicts and to support th...

13 October 2025

MDMA addiction treatment can help you and those you love. Discover what ecstasy rehab is and how to start your MDMA reco...

11 May 2026

Ecstasy withdrawal is best realised during a supervised ecstasy detox within a safe and nurturing environment. Our clini...

06 November 2025

Understanding eating disorders. Read about common types of eating disorders and how to spot the signs...

06 November 2025

Dual diagnosis and co-occurring disorders are remarkably similar medical terms that often get overlapped. However, there is a slight difference be...

13 May 2026

Integrating drumming therapy into our rehabilitation treatment programmes has proven to be a brilliant way to engage and...

05 May 2026

Drug rehabilitation [quicklinks appliedon='h2'] Drug rehab is the best place to seek treatment and start a new life free of drugs. Being in th...

05 May 2026

Drug detox Are you ready to turn your life around and get clean? For anyone reliant on drugs, drug detox is a crucial and life-changing first ste...

05 May 2026

Drug addiction [quicklinks appliedon='h2'] Did you know that drug addiction is one of the leading causes of death in the world? In fact, more ...

28 March 2025

Medications for detox Below is a list of available detox medications for both alcohol and drug detoxes - click on any to learn more: [quicklin...

29 April 2026

Detox Detox is the first step of the rehab process; it ensures that you are physically stable enough to address the more underlying aspects of yo...

02 March 2026

If you have been prescribed nitrofurantoin for a urinary tract infection, you may be wondering whether it's safe to drink alcohol during your treatm...

24 March 2026

Most people know that mixing medication with alcohol is rarely a good idea, but in many cases, the advice is simply precautionary. With some medicat...

19 May 2026

Diazepam, commonly sold as Valium, is a prescribed medication, so some people may not think of it as a dangerous drug. Similarly, alcohol is just pa...

13 October 2025

Crack addiction treatment can help you and those you love. Discover what crack cocaine rehab is and how to start your cr...

07 May 2026

Crack cocaine addiction and how can we spot it; symptoms of crack cocaine abuse and how you can overcome crack addiction...

26 March 2025

In this time of uncertainty, one thing remains the same: that our number one priority is and will always be to protect and care for our clients, staff...

12 May 2026

Codeine addiction treatment can help you and those you love. Discover what Codeine rehab is and how to start your Codein...

06 November 2025

Codeine detox and withdrawal symptoms are best realised during a supervised codeine detox clinic with a safe environment...

09 October 2025

Cocaine addiction treatment can help you and those you love. Discover what cocaine rehab is and how to start your cocain...

07 May 2026

Cocaine addiction and how can we spot it; symptoms of cocaine abuse and how you can overcome cocaine addiction...

28 March 2025

Its effectiveness is typically between eight and 10 hours, though patient biology will affect this length of time....

13 October 2025

Content Overview Cannabis is considered one of the most difficult substances to quit, and with the increasing social acceptance surrounding it, t...

11 May 2026

Weed withdrawal symptoms are common during cannabis detox. FInd out how weed withdrawal is managed in our cannabis detox...

07 May 2026

Cannabis addiction stems from marijuana abuse. Here are cannabis abuse signs and symptoms....

28 March 2025

like other treatments for opioid addiction, buprenorphine is a medication that can be taken home for self-administration...

15 May 2026

Benzodiazepine addiction and how can we identify benzo abuse; symptoms of benzodiazepine abuse and how you can overcome ...

11 May 2026

Ativan addiction treatment can help you and those you love. Discover what Ativan rehab is and how to start your Ativan r...

11 May 2026

How long Ativan withdrawal last? Find out about Ativan detox and how we can manage Ativan withdrawal symptoms during det...

07 May 2026

Ativan addiction and how can we identify lorazepam abuse; symptoms of lorazepam abuse and how you can overcome ativan ad...

13 May 2026

Art therapy is very powerful in replacing a negative coping mechanism with a positive one. Find more about art therapy i...

06 November 2025

If you have ever been prescribed antibiotics, you may have noticed the warning labels about mixing alcohol with antibiotics. Although drinking alc...

06 November 2025

Do you want to know if you should be concerned about your drinking habits or the ones of a loved one? Find out more in o...

06 November 2025

Recovering from alcohol can be such a difficult process and so even a minor relapse can feel like a major defeat. However, this couldn’t be fart...

11 May 2026

Alcohol detox comes with alcohol withdrawal symptoms that can be scary. Here's what to expect from alcohol detox and how...

13 May 2026

Understanding alcoholism. This is a guide to understand alcohol addiction and abuse and to identify signs & symptoms of ...

13 May 2026

After rehab, you will have access to a lifestyle that may previously seemed impossible to attain. Discover what happens ...

05 May 2026

Addiction There are various different types of addictions that one can suffer from, all of which fall into three key categories:   ...

28 March 2025

Acamprosate is a medication that is used as part of the treatment of alcohol dependence....

13 May 2026

Twelve step programme is a recovery programme to help you overcome addiction, avoid relapse and conduct a healthy life. ...