Recent research highlighted by the BBC indicates that consuming 35 units of alcohol weekly for five years or more can lead to alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD), a condition affecting cognitive functions like memory and impulse control. Experts warn that thousands may unknowingly suffer from ARBD due to stigma and misdiagnosis, often mistaking it for conditions […]
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Why Mixing Cocaine and Alcohol is Dangerous
Cocaine and alcohol are often used together. More than half of people with a cocaine addiction also have an alcohol addiction. Unfortunately, the combination of these drugs is far more dangerous than either drug alone. Here’s why.
Is it Safe to Mix Sleeping Tablets and Alcohol?
The Dangers of Mixing Sleeping Pills & Alcohol It is never safe to mix sleeping tablets and alcohol, as both are powerful drugs that are potentially lethal if abused. Together, they become a lot more dangerous, and there are better ways of improving sleeping habits. Jump to: Sleeping tablet risks | Overdose | Getting help […]
Does Alcoholism Cause Rhinophyma?
What Is An “Alcoholic Nose” Or Rhinophyma? In the past, Rhinophyma, characterised by a large, red, unsightly nose, was put down to alcohol misuse. Pejorative descriptions such as ‘Drinker’s nose’ have been commonly used. However, there is no direct causal link that has been established between Rhinophyma and alcoholism, and people who never drink can […]
Liver cirrhosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Cirrhosis of the liver is a serious medical condition. Understanding how it develops and what causes it can help you make informed decisions about your health. Cirrhosis happens when long-term liver damage creates scar tissue that prevents your liver from filtering toxins, producing proteins, and performing the hundreds of other functions that keep you alive. […]
Ascites: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Developing ascites is a direct result of liver scarring Most people have heard of cirrhosis of the liver, but many are unaware that ascites (a-sigh-tees) can develop as a result of liver scarring in cirrhosis. Although Castle Craig is not a specialised centre for treating cirrhosis and its complications, we can help get the person on […]
Don’t say ‘Junkie’
Don’t say ‘Junkie’ – removing the stigma of addiction In 2021 the Scottish Government launched a national campaign calling for drug and alcohol problems to be treated as a health condition and urging people to stop using words such as “alcoholic” and “junkie”. Rehab Costs & Options for Alcohol | Drugs | Other addictions 2021 Public Health Minister Maree Todd […]
Alcohol and Pancreatitis
Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Alcoholic pancreatitis is a dangerous condition that develops when alcohol damages the pancreas. If not recognised and treated appropriately, alcoholic pancreatitis can have serious consequences. What is the pancreas and why is it important? The pancreas is a small but important organ found in the upper part of the abdomen. It […]
What’s the Link Between Addiction and Narcissism?
What Is Narcissism? Narcissism refers to a particular pattern of thinking and behaving. A narcissist is defined as someone who has an unhealthy obsession with themselves. Narcissists are incredibly self-absorbed and typically lack empathy. On the surface, people with narcissism can appear confident. In reality, they’re masking fragile self-esteem. Their desperate need for validation means […]
6 Causes of Alcoholism
Alcoholism: Causes, Risk Factors, and Symptoms The causes of alcoholism remain the subject of debate amongst doctors and psychologists, with many asking themselves “why am I the way I am? Why am I different from my friends and family?” Rehab Costs & Options for Alcohol | Drugs | Other addictions Alcohol dependency is a disease, and it doesn’t discriminate. […]
12 Step Recovery Programme: The Evidence Behind Why It Works
Fast Facts on Alcoholics Anonymous1: They say, it works if you work it, but where is the evidence? Up until the early 90’s, research on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), the Twelve Step programme of recovery was virtually non-existent. There was a need for well-designed studies to research and evaluate the programme. Today, research on the AA […]
What exactly are the recovery tools you’ll learn in rehab?
What You Can Expect to Learn in Rehab When you realise that rehab is about much more than simply stopping drinking or using drugs, you’ll start to understand its real purpose: making the lasting changes needed to leave substance use behind for good. Here are the key components of effective addiction treatment. Rehab gives you […]