Drugs

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 […]

It is important for employers to take action when they suspect that they have a staff member with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, as addictions can cause serious problems for the organisation or employer. Staff struggling with addiction potentially bring with them a host of work-related issues including: Safety issues Lateness or excessive time […]

As the heatmap shows, the North East of the UK has the highest death rate for drug abuse in 2017, with the North West and Wales coming in second and third respectively. The South-East had the lowest number of deaths. In 2017, 3,756 people died from taking either illegal or legally prescribed drugs in England. […]

Long thought to be an issue with self control, alcoholism was classified as a disease in 1956 by the American Medical Association (AMA) who recognised that there is both a physical and psychological dependence on alcohol in those suffering from this brain disorder. The only ‘cure’ for alcoholism is total abstinence. Alcoholics can never return […]

Cocaine addiction has continued to rise across the United Kingdom, causing many fatalities, family break downs and criminal incidents. With the rise of substance abuse, the demand for expert rehab centres is continuing to grow. Cocaine Addictions Causing both physical and mental health problems, cocaine and further drug consumption is highly dangerous, significantly reducing a […]

For many people, the use of illicit drugs brings a welcome emotional release from the stresses of everyday life. The use of drugs at the weekend as part of a modern lifestyle is becoming more and more common across the Western world, which is leading to more and more cases of drug abuse. What about […]

What is meant by peer pressure? Peer pressure can apply if you are part of a social group that like to use drugs. Every weekend when you go out with them, they call you “boring” because you say no to drugs. You feel that your friends might not invite you out if you do not […]

  Heroin and pregnancy: What you should know If you take heroin during your pregnancy you are putting both yourself and your baby’s lives at great risk. If you are pregnant and using heroin, it is also important to know that if you plan to stop, simply quitting suddenly can cause even further harm to […]

​ In this inspiring infographic, we offer up a ‘cost-benefit’ analysis for legalising cannabis in the United Kingdom. We’ve decided to publish this infographic after many US States have decided to legalise cannabis over the last five years. We look a the number of cannabis-related crimes committed in the UK. We look at the cost […]

In this post, we provide several tips for overcoming a heroin addiction. Many people addicted to heroin are often confused by the number of treatment options available. Thus, we aim to simplify these options and thereby encourage opiate users to attempt a detox that results in long-term abstinence.   A Short History Lesson Since the […]

For many, cannabis is seen as a safe drug, especially because it is grown from a plant. However, recently the drug tragically claimed the life of Gemma Moss, a mother of 3 from Bournemouth. A post-mortem investigation found that she had moderate to high levels of the drug in her system, which triggered a cardiac […]