Addiction Resources

Ritalin, the brand name for methylphenidate, is a prescription stimulant often used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. While it can be effective when taken as directed, prolonged use or misuse can lead to dependency, making the Ritalin withdrawal process challenging and potentially risky.  If you or someone you care about is struggling with Ritalin addiction, […]

1. I Can Quit Any Time on My Own – It’s Not So Difficult You’re having fun, right? It’s your choice, right? Why would you want to go to drug or alcohol rehab when you can put a stop to it when you’re good and ready? Who needs the trouble and expense?  Addiction is the point you reach […]

Tramadol is a prescription opioid often given for pain relief, which can lead people to believe it is safe. However, like other opioids, it can be addictive, producing feelings of relaxation, euphoria and emotional numbness. Whether obtained legally or through other means, dependence can develop quickly, sometimes even after using tramadol to overcome another substance […]

As a prescription drug that is highly addictive, some people end up unintentionally addicted to Valium. If that’s you, you’re not alone: it’s estimated there are some 1.5 million people in the UK addicted to benzodiazepines. If you or someone you care about is addicted to Valium, you may be searching for the best ways […]

One in six adults in England is on antidepressants, which include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like citalopram. In this article, we take a look at exactly what citalopram is and how it works. We take a look at what it is used for, along with who should and shouldn’t take it. We also cover the […]

This guide looks at sertraline from both a mental health and addiction perspective. It explains how the medication works, whether it can be addictive, how it interacts with alcohol and other substances, what withdrawal symptoms can feel like, and when additional support may be helpful.  We’ll cover: What Is Sertraline? You may know the medication […]

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 […]

Zapain is a prescription painkiller that combines codeine and paracetamol. It’s used to manage moderate to severe pain, but like other opioid medications, it carries risks. Many people search for answers about Zapain side effects, withdrawal symptoms and whether you can get addicted to Zapain. Common side effects include constipation, nausea, dizziness and drowsiness, while […]

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 […]