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 […]
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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 […]
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 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 […]
What is a Functioning Alcoholic?
The term ‘functioning alcoholic’ refers to an individual who can maintain a relatively normal life in terms of work, relationships, and social activities despite having a significant alcohol dependency. They may be able to hold down a job, fulfil family obligations, and appear to function well in society, all while regularly consuming alcohol to excess. […]
Do I Have an Internet Addiction?
Surfing or drowning? It is not the internet itself but the many processes it supports that lead us into addiction. The negative consequences of most forms of compulsive behaviour found on the internet are serious, and many of us are at risk. Ask yourself – do I have an internet addiction? If your response is […]
How to stay sober
What Does Being Sober Mean? To most people, being sober means not being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, right there and then. They may drink and consume drugs tomorrow or next week. However, to non-problem drinkers being sober does not mean they would ‘never’ drink again. ‘Sober’ refers to a life based on […]
The link between alcohol and suicide
There is a complex link between alcohol and suicide; drinking can change how the brain works, strain relationships, and make an existing mental health condition harder to manage – all of which can impact the risk of suicide. Whether you’re worried about your own drinking, or you’ve noticed changes in someone in your life and […]
Can too Much Cannabis Lead to Infertility?
Cannabis and fertility in men and women Fertility is a complicated aspect of your biology, and it’s impacted by a variety of factors: your genes, your lifestyle, and possibly, whether or not you use cannabis. While more research needs to be done, a startling number of studies point to several ways in which using marijuana […]
Alcohol Induced Panic Attacks: What Are They and Can You Stop Them?
Alcohol can lead to anxiety and panic attacks. Sometimes, these complications actually cause one to start drinking. No matter how you look at it, one has the potential to lead to the other. There is a clear correlation between alcohol and anxiety