Identifying the most addictive types of gambling isn’t just a pastime for academics and addiction therapists – it is a question asked very seriously by clever people in large gambling corporations whose business model requires them to find the right answer. People with gambling disorders would do well to understand their methods and take avoiding […]
Panic attacks are sudden and spontaneous debilitating attacks of intense distress often accompanied by physical symptoms such as shortness of breath, sweating, and heart palpitations. Although they can be extremely frightening and distressing, panic attacks themselves are not physically dangerous. Everyone experiences feelings of anxiety and panic at times as they are natural responses to […]
Worldwide economic turmoil and fears of more to come are affecting people’s mental health. Those in recovery from addiction are advised to take positive action and increase their vigilance so as not to be distracted from their primary focus – to stay sober and help others to happy sobriety. The Cost of Living Crisis and […]
Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) abuse is on the rise among young people and doctors are concerned about life-threatening harm it can do to the body. Laughing Gas / Nitrous Oxide You may have noticed lots of little silver canisters lying around pathways and street corners. Perhaps you’ve also heard your teens talking about Nos or […]
Many of us think of alcoholism as a predominantly male problem, but it’s an issue that is increasingly concerning for women too. In this article, we’ll examine the rates of alcohol use amongst both sexes and look at how alcohol affects women differently. We’ll also look at how alcohol specifically affects women’s health and lastly […]
Tramadol is a prescription-only medicine commonly used as a painkiller. It is also bought illegally as a recreational drug as it makes you feel relaxed and happy. Although you may be taking it with your doctor’s blessing, or because you think it is a safer opioid than heroin, it is possible to overdose on Tramadol. […]
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 […]
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 […]
What You Can Expect to Learn in Rehab When you realise that going to rehab is about more than becoming sober from alcohol or drugs, you will begin to understand its deeper purpose, to make the changes needed to give you a new way of living – a life renewed. Here we explore 10 tools […]
Whether you’ve been prescribed Xanax (alprazolam) for anxiety or muscle spasms or taken it recreationally, you may have found that stopping can trigger challenging Xanax withdrawal symptoms. Like other benzodiazepine withdrawal experiences, these effects can be uncomfortable and even dangerous without the right support. If you’re worried about Xanax dependence in yourself or a loved […]
Among the many negative consequences of addiction, financial cost is unavoidable. A lucky few may be able to carry their losses and keep functioning but for many, the pain of it all will surely become intense, unless they stop their addictive habit. This pain may eventually become a catalyst for change, but it will usually […]
Certain attitudes and behaviours are commonly found in people suffering from addiction of all kinds. Together, they are sometimes described as an ‘addictive personality.’ This is not an officially recognised term and people showing these traits are not necessarily going to be addicted. It may however be useful to check if you display any such […]
