Can Medical Cannabis Lead to Addiction?
Learn how the legalisation of medical cannabis will affect the addiction sector and what risks and benefits there are for patients. Castle Craig rehab, UK
Dr Peter McCann MBBS, MSc, MRCPsych
Why Does Alcohol Cause the Shakes?
What are ‘the shakes’ and what causes them? The ‘alcohol shakes’ is a term to describe tremors caused by Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome, which occurs in some frequent alcohol users when they suddenly stop drinking. Rehab Costs & Options for Alcohol | Drugs | Other addictions It is part of a condition called alcohol withdrawal syndrome that occurs in around […]
Why See a Psychiatrist for Addiction?
Psychiatrists Provide Essential Treatment for Addiction Addiction is a complex but treatable condition, one that is difficult to overcome due to multiple factors. The role of the psychiatrist in substance use disorder is to assess, diagnose and provide treatment – particularly when there are other mental health issues to take into account. All patients who […]