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A fully functioning alcoholic could be damaging their own physical and mental health. Their drinking could be putting a strain on relationships and adding extra pressure at work. It could lead to poor decisions, criminal behaviour and abuse. Even if they seem to be holding everything together, they could be one session or incident from […]

‘I have an online shopping addiction’ isn’t a statement that we commonly hear, especially when considering the range of further familiar behavioural addictions. However, there are people, across the globe who live with an online shopping addiction. Although this brain illness, combining both addiction and an impulse control disorder may be new to a large proportion of individuals, it has been around for decades. […]

When living with an addiction or mental health issue, it can sometimes feel like this is the end, it can feel like rehabilitation is impossible. However, it is important to know that life can continue beyond addiction, by completing an invaluable rehab programme.  Rehab may be new to you. The prospect of recovery may also be a new goal or thought. As […]

Cocaine, known as ‘coke’ or crack cocaine is one of the most addictive illegal substances out there. Down to its highly addictive tendencies, reducing consumption or withdrawing from cocaine can be very challenging. Although tough to complete, withdrawing from cocaine is a must if long-term quality of life is aimed for. Without stopping cocaine abuse, addiction is very likely to develop, carrying […]

When consuming drugs or alcohol, no matter their type or form, it will take some time for our body to metabolise, break down and eliminate them from our internal system. Although the initial effects, experienced through drug abuse may wear off or lose their effect, traces of those drugs will still be present, for a period of time.   Here is where significant risks are […]

There are many health claims made by companies that are in the business of developing and selling vitamins and other health supplements. But can health supplements help with addiction?  In short: yes. However, identifying the right amount and combinations of vitamins varies from case to case. For that reason, getting professional medical advice is strongly […]

When we discuss binge drinking vs alcoholism, we’re looking at two separate but sometimes interconnected forms of alcohol abuse. Someone who’s a binge drinker might not be an alcoholic, and the same is true the other way around. However, both can cause considerable health problems, even death.  This article examines, in detail, the difference between […]

The coronavirus pandemic provides a particular set of challenges for those suffering from alcoholism. Many individuals have seen their daily routines upended by the restrictions posed by lockdown rules – making self-discipline even harder.  Meanwhile, social distancing rules continue to make people feel isolated. Some will have lost loved-ones to the virus. While it’s somewhat […]

Whilst everyone has witnessed some of the effect Coronavirus has had on retail and business, some people are more seriously affected than others. Much has been made of the struggles of lower-income people, who are unable to afford to stockpile and are thus at risk of going without due to disruptions in supply chains. Many […]

More than three billion people around the world are currently in lockdown. Experts are concerned that there is a very real chance that a wave of people seeking help for addiction could follow, leading to a second health crisis. Whilst this possibility is not yet a given, Philippe Batel, psychiatrist and head of the Charente […]

Whilst many people think of strokes as a condition affecting mostly older people and those with underlying health conditions, the truth is that every five minutes someone in the UK is affected by a stroke. And they can happen to people of all ages.   What Is A Stroke? A stroke works in much the […]

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has spoken out about the use of alcohol as a coping mechanism during the COVID-19 lockdown, labelling it an “unhelpful coping strategy,” according to a new report. Dr. Aiysha Malik, a technical officer in WHO Europe’s mental health and substance abuse department, speaking on behalf of the organisation, told The […]

Experts have warned that people struggling with addiction run a higher risk of relapse in the coming months, as the coronavirus pandemic causes anxiety and disrupts routines. Whilst countries including the UK and the US have only been enforcing stricter measures surrounding movement and socialising for a couple of weeks overall, many health professionals there […]

Everyone struggles with anxiety at some point in their lives. Some will suffer from anxiety disorders that make their lives difficult at all times, whilst others suffer during times of severe stress. With the Covid-19 virus suddenly a very real worry for people all over the globe, anxiety is a serious issue that many people […]

When studying drugs, scientists and researchers have come up with various ways of classifying them, in order to better work on education and harm reduction for both users and frontline medical staff. The four types of drugs most commonly abused in the UK are: Cannabis Cocaine Ecstasy Amphetamines However, for the purposes of research and […]

Making the decision to abstain from alcohol and drugs is a life-changing choice. The process may be a difficult journey but the rewards of sobriety are limitless. Choosing a sober life through the 12-step method delivers endless potential for a better life. There are countless benefits of sobriety, some of which are more obvious than others. […]