Addiction Resources

If you’re struggling with a mental health issue, you’re not alone. 1 in 4 adults will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England. As you navigate your way back toward feeling like yourself again, you will be faced with countless options for treatment, from psychotherapy to various medications. Antidepressants are a common […]

If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from depression, you may have been prescribed trazodone. This medication is commonly used to treat major depressive disorder and other mental health conditions. Trazodone can be very effective in relieving symptoms. However, many people do not understand how trazodone works or why doctors prescribe it. Read […]

Xanax is a sedative prescribed by doctors for anxiety or muscle spasms and it is also bought illegally as a party drug. It is particularly strong and highly addictive, which means it can be easy to overdose on it. Here we explain the danger of taking too much Xanax, what to look out for if […]

Have you just been prescribed Zapain? In this article, we’ll take a look at what it is, how it works, and what it can be used to treat. We’ll also cover common questions such as how long it takes to kick in and how long the effects last.  As Zapain contains two key painkillers, paracetamol, […]

Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a worldwide fellowship of people who meet in groups to address their problems with alcohol use disorder, also known as alcoholism. In these groups they share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The […]

Alcohol acts as a depressant on the nervous system, creating a ‘high’ or relaxed state in the drinker and a release from inhibitions. Alcohol has been described as the world’s favourite drug and the drug associated with the greatest level of harm; in 2014, there were 8,697 alcohol-related deaths registered in the UK (Scotland registered the […]

Introduction to the Cycle of Addiction Imagine you’re caught in a whirlwind, where each gust represents a stage in the addiction cycle: whether it’s drug or alcohol use, it often starts with experimentation, spirals into regular use, escalates to risky use, and finally, you’re trapped in the eye of the storm – addiction. It’s a […]

The old adage “out of the frying pan, into the fire” means escaping one difficult situation only to find yourself in another. This is often what happens with cross-addiction. Cross-addictions occur when you swap one addictive behaviour for another, like overcoming a drug habit only to develop a problematic relationship with alcohol or food. No […]

Signs of Functional Alcoholism The diagnosis of a drinking disorder (or any substance use disorder for that matter) should be made by a trained healthcare professional. However, there are some common signs and symptoms that an individual may fit the definition of a functioning alcoholic: While substance use-related functional impairments (difficulties at work or school, […]

Is there a problem with functioning alcoholics at work? The physical, cognitive, and emotional impairments associated with alcohol intoxication and alcohol withdrawal can compromise work performance in every area in any work setting, not to mention compromising safety for the individual and his or her colleagues. Many employers have specific policies prohibiting employees from being […]

What is Compulsive Hoarding? Compulsive Hoarding is a behaviour in which an individual loses their ability to control their desire or feeling of need to accumulate quantities of things over the amount they can reasonably use. This accumulation results in difficulty functioning in daily activities, and the items being hoarded appear of little or no value to outside observers. Hoarding behaviour can […]

How Long You Need to Stay In Rehab for a Successful Recovery? If you know that you have a drink or drug misuse problem, often one of the biggest concerns is how long it will take to recover. Whilst this is a legitimate concern, your first priority should be conquering the disease, not putting a […]