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 […]
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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 […]
The financial impact of addiction
Addiction and financial problems often sit side by side. Spending can start to feel unmanageable when addiction is involved, and money worries can become an ongoing source of pressure on top of an already stressful situation. We often talk about the mental and emotional toll of addiction, but the financial effects can be life-altering. People […]
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 […]
The Dangers of Mixing Prednisone and Alcohol
What is Prednisone? Prednisone is a class of medicine known as a corticosteroid which is used to treat a variety of health issues from blood disorders and skin disorders to allergies, infections and certain types of cancers. It is also used to help prevent organ rejection following a transplant and as a way to treat […]
How Long Does Weed Stay in Your System?
Commonly known as cannabis, weed, dope, grass or pot, marijuana is a popular recreational drug known for its ability to induce calmness and euphoria. In the UK, marijuana is categorised as a Class B drug, making it illegal to produce, sell or use recreationally. For this reason, cannabis drug tests are commonplace in a variety […]
Maintaining Healthy Relationships in Addiction Recovery
Addiction does not affect one person. It impacts everyone who has a relationship with the addicted person – partner, family, children, friends and colleagues. Equally, the company you keep has an impact on your recovery, which means it’s important that when undergoing addiction treatment your relationships are stable and supportive, non-judgmental and trustworthy. It is […]