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Recent research from the Drink Wise, the Age Well programme has revealed worrying attitudes towards alcohol and people over 50, which leaves the elderly at increased risk of harm from alcoholism. The study surveyed more than 16,700 people and found a number of factors which affect how over 50s drink, and why they feel that […]

It is well known that heroin is one of the most addictive drugs on the street, able to form a dependency quickly and cause devastation to the lives of users after just a couple of hits. However, this information does not seem to stop people trying it, and drug related deaths in the UK, particularly […]

Across the UK, alcohol problems are noted to be on the rise. With the additional increase of mental health episodes and habitual behaviours, alcohol misuse and abuse are affecting the lives of many, with a high focus on hospital patients. Although greater probability is linked to hospital patients rather than the public itself when regarding […]

Alcoholism is, obviously, damaging to your life in many ways. Aside from the physical and financial repercussions that come with any addiction, the effect of alcohol abuse on your personal relationships is severe, and can eventually lead to separation or even complete isolation from loved ones. Research has found that, in marriages with domestic violence […]

Designer drugs, also known as ‘legal highs’, have been around for decades. However, it has only been over the past 10 years that they have truly been recognised as dangerous, and measures have been put into place to try to keep them under control in the UK. A blanket ban on legal highs came into […]

Getting clean from any addiction is a reason to celebrate. It takes a lot of work and a lot of willpower to get through detox and make the decision to change your life in this way forever, so you deserve a treat afterwards. One of the ways in which you can celebrate your sobriety is […]

As the demands of drug trading advances, this is having a direct effect on knife crime in large cities, such as London. Although crime and drug abuse have always been associated, drug gangs are now becoming out of control by targeting young people, damaging generations and communities. This is a highly serious issue, driving greater […]

Whilst the root causes of addiction cannot be clearly defined, with everything from genetics to mental illness or a history of trauma listed as possible triggers, recent research has also found a link with popularity at a young age. The study, conducted by Joseph P. Allen – a Professor of Psychology at the University of […]

For most people, the relationship between alcohol and sexual behaviour is a complicated one. On the one hand, drinking a moderate amount of alcohol does wonders for anxiety and inhibition, making it easier for the shyest among us to approach sex without fear. On the other hand, drinking too much can lead to bad decisions, […]

Leaving rehab can be tough for a number of reasons. It is likely that you entered rehab at your lowest point, and going back out into the world without the protective blanket of your addiction can feel terrifying. You are also likely to have a lot of people and situations outside of rehab that you […]

Kids love gaming. They are happy to spend hours in their rooms playing on their gaming consoles and getting lost in an online world. Many parents find gaming a convenient way to keep their kids entertained, especially during the holidays, and out of their hair. But be aware – online and video gaming addiction has […]

Anthony “Ant” McPartlin is one half of the dynamic presenting duo Ant and Dec. Along with Declan Donnelly, he is one of England’s best-known and much-loved actors, producers and television presenters. Ant and Dec have had an extremely successful career as television presenters working on several hit shows including, I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out […]

Advice varies with regards to what is a safe amount of alcohol to drink during pregnancy, to ensure that there are no complications. However, it is widely agreed that drinking in pregnancy, any more than the smallest amount of alcohol, has consequences for both mother and foetus. In the earliest stages of pregnancy, most advice […]

The culture of drinking in the UK makes it easy to fall into the trap of feeling as though you need to drink to have a good time. This can lead to people finding that their only social interactions are fuelled by alcohol and this very easily leads to problem drinking for many people. In […]

There are a variety of treatments used to help people to recover from an addiction. Whilst medication and detox is critical in the early days of recovery, therapy is essential to break the dependence that makes a social drinker into an alcoholic. One of the most commonly used type of therapies for alcoholics is Cognitive […]

In decades past, cocaine was something of an enigma to your average person, used only by the super-rich or the seriously addicted. However, over the past few years, it has become easier to find and afford, meaning that more and more people are struggling with its addictive nature. Cocaine has been around for thousands of […]