All drugs can harm you if taken irresponsibly or for a prolonged length of time, and they don’t have to be illegal to be risky. Alcohol, over-the-counter pills to relieve pain and well-known cold medicines are on sale in every single supermarket but they can all be fatal if taken for a long time or […]
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The 4 Most Addictive Drugs and How to Get Help
Any drug, and this includes alcohol and prescription medication, can lead to addiction if you take it in large amounts or for long periods of time. However, some drugs are more addictive than others, and some can cause addiction after using them just a couple of times. Here we discuss the most addictive drugs, explore […]
How Long Does Cocaine Stay In Your System?
Are you worried about how long cocaine stays in your system? Perhaps you’re concerned a test may be able to detect cocaine days after you’ve taken it? In this article, we take a look at how long cocaine stays in the system and how various tests detect cocaine differently. This article also looks at cocaethylene, […]
Why Do People Get Headaches After Drinking Too Much Alcohol?
Suffering a hangover headache? Found yourself with a throbbing head after just one drink? In this article, we’ll take a look at why getting a headache when drinking alcohol is so common. It’s a well-established trigger for headaches including migraines, cluster headaches, and tension headaches. We’ll look at some of the worst alcoholic drinks you […]
What to Expect When You Stop Drinking for a Month?
Are you struggling with alcohol consumption? Perhaps the reduced alcohol consumption strategy hasn’t worked for you and you’re thinking about giving up alcohol for good. Maybe you’d like to lose weight, improve your mental health or enjoy better sleep. You’re in the right place. In this article, we’re going to take a look at the […]
Why Do People Get Unexpected Panic Attacks?
Panic attacks are sudden and spontaneous debilitating attacks of intense distress often accompanied by physical symptoms such as shortness of breath, sweating, and heart palpitations. Although they can be extremely frightening and distressing, panic attacks themselves are not physically dangerous. Everyone experiences feelings of anxiety and panic at times as they are natural responses to […]
Addiction & Cost of Living Crisis
Worldwide economic turmoil and fears of more to come are affecting people’s mental health. Those in recovery from addiction are advised to take positive action and increase their vigilance so as not to be distracted from their primary focus – to stay sober and help others to happy sobriety. The Cost of Living Crisis and […]
No Laughing Matter. The Huge Increase in Recreational Use of Nitrous Oxide Among the Young Is Causing Concern.
Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) abuse is on the rise among young people and doctors are concerned about life-threatening harm it can do to the body. Laughing Gas / Nitrous Oxide You may have noticed lots of little silver canisters lying around pathways and street corners. Perhaps you’ve also heard your teens talking about Nos or […]
Women and Alcoholism: How Does Alcohol Addiction Affect Women Specifically?
Many of us think of alcoholism as a predominantly male problem, but it’s an issue that is increasingly concerning for women too. In this article, we’ll examine the rates of alcohol use amongst both sexes and look at how alcohol affects women differently. We’ll also look at how alcohol specifically affects women’s health and lastly […]
The Dangers of Drugs and Driving
Drugs can be legally prescribed and purchased or they can be obtained illegally. Either way, they can negatively affect your ability to drive safely. Alcohol, itself a drug, tends to receive more publicity as a danger to drivers but other drugs have the same potential to cause accidents and casualties. The message from Government is […]
The Coronavirus Pandemic and Alcohol Consumption
The recent pandemic has changed the way we do a lot of things. The consumption of alcohol is one example. For long periods, going to the pub was impossible. At the same time, home drinking increased as people became more isolated and sometimes depressed. Two recent studies in the UK appear to indicate a change […]
Can You Drink Alcohol On Amoxicillin? Facts & Side Effects
Bacterial infections are a common complaint among UK adults and children all year round. From throat and urinary tract infections to dental abscesses, infections cause discomfort, spread within the body, and are often contagious. Unlike viruses, bacterial infections don’t go away on their own. They need targeted treatment in the form of antibiotics, which ease […]