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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, and it may be a difficult journey, but the rewards of sobriety are transformative.  Choosing a sober life through the 12-step method delivers endless potential for a better life. And some benefits of sobriety are more obvious than others.  In this article, […]

Research suggests that alcohol misuse costs the UK economy roughly £7.3bn per year, with 15,000 people dying from alcohol-related illnesses each year in England alone. A report from NHS Digital, released recently, shows a 6% rise in the number of alcohol-related hospital admissions from 2017/18 to 2018/19, which brings the total number up to almost […]

With the opioid crisis raging on in the US, and the UK fast catching up, experts are beginning to look at what other options are available for those suffering from chronic pain. Recent research has suggested that just one in 10 patients seeking help for long-term pain actually benefit from opioid painkillers, whilst doctors continue […]

Synthetic cannabis or ‘spice’  is a New Psychoactive Substance (NPS) designed to mimic the effects of cannabis. Sold online from 2004, synthetic cannabis was originally developed as a legal alternative to cannabis. Whilst these drugs often affect the same receptors in the brain as THC, (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol – the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis) these substances […]

There are many consequences that come from using alcohol or drugs, particularly for those struggling with an addiction, who are statistically more likely to take risks as a result of their substance misuse. More than 10,000 people die every year as a result of drink driving incidents and driving while intoxicated is one of the most […]

Whilst it is a well known fact that addicts do not realise the damage they are having on the people around them, this is not the only thing that causes serious problems in families touched by addiction. It is actually more common that you might realise for the people closest to the addict to change […]

Whilst addiction can feel like a vast and complicated problem with no way out when you are in the midst of it, there are a huge variety of treatment options available. Any combination of treatments could be the right answer for you, and when the right treatments are used people who suffer from addiction can […]

In many cases, on a global scale, alcohol abuse and domestic violence link. It is found that in a large proportion of domestic abuse cases, alcohol is consumed to high quantities, causing a change in behaviour. Although there isn’t a direct correlation between both alcohol abuse and domestic violence, meaning that every individual experiencing addiction […]

Withdrawal is probably the most difficult part of deciding to get clean and sober. However determined a person is to detox from alcohol or drugs, once withdrawal hits it can destroy your willpower and make it feel physically impossible to continue with sobriety.   What Is Withdrawal?   Put simply, withdrawal is a set of […]

Whilst depression and substance abuse are two separate conditions, it is very common for people suffering from depression to also be battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol. This is known as a co-occurring disorder and can make it far more difficult to treat either problem. According to statistics from the National Bureau of Economic […]

As societal norms change, it is becoming increasingly common for parents to split up and for a single parent to take custody of the children. Statistically, women are more likely to be the primary caregiver for children and are thus more likely to end up as single parents. However, this isn’t always the case and […]