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Understanding the Effects of Substance Misuse Drug abuse and alcohol addiction can affect different people in different ways. The ways in which substance abuse can affect you varies depending on the substance that has been abused, the level of abuse and the way in which the substance was administered – for example, snorted, injected, or […]
Read more5 Warning Signs Your Drinking Could Be a Problem When someone’s addicted to alcohol, there are certain warning signs to look out for. Whilst some of these warning signs might be easily recognisable, while others might be more difficult to identify. Sometimes, the symptoms and warning signs might be difficult to identify at the start […]
Read more5 Ways Being Sober Has Improved My Professional Life When someone’s addicted to alcohol, it’s hard for them to ever imagine life without alcohol; let alone a better life without alcohol in it. However, I’m sure anyone who’s ever got sober would agree that being sober has changed their life for the better. One way […]
Read more5 Ways Alcoholism Affects Your Loved Ones These days, it’s not unheard of to hear of or know someone personally who has ever struggled with excessive drinking. If you do know of someone personally who’s addicted to alcohol, then you’ll know that alcoholism and addictions don’t just affect the individual who’s addicted to the substance. […]
Read more5 Ways to Be an Ally to a Loved One in Recovery Whilst watching a loved one struggle with an addiction to drugs or alcohol can be extremely tough and challenging, helping them through addiction and into recovery can be a very rewarding process. However, it’s certainly not without its challenges. Understanding how best to […]
Read moreHow to Deal With a Drug Overdose If someone takes more than the recommended dosage of a prescription or over-the-counter medication, or a large enough amount of an illicit drug that causes harm to their body, this is known as a drug overdose. Both adults and children are at risk of overdose, with children most […]
Read more5 Ways to Find Your Sober Tribe Everyone knows that you become more like the people you spend the most time with. This is particularly true for individuals who spend time with destructive, negative or unhelpful people. If you’re someone suffering from an addiction to alcohol, you must therefore choose your friends, or your ‘tribe’ […]
Read moreWhat is the Link Between Serotonin and Depression? Many people struggling with depression find themselves searching for a natural remedy for this common mood disorder – one that doesn’t involve medication with potentially worrying side effects or expensive therapy sessions. One potential lifeline is serotonin, a chemical produced within the body which is often linked […]
Read moreWhat Happens During an Alcohol or Drug Detox? If you feel as though you have lost control over your alcohol or drug use and wish to take back your life, medical detox is an effective first step towards recovery. This is the process of slowly cleansing the body of all substances over a period of […]
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