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How to Overcome Addiction to Painkillers The purpose of painkillers is to relieve pain however, many stronger painkillers have calming effects which make them addictive to some people. There are illegal painkillers such as heroin, and legal painkillers such as codeine which are prescribed by a doctor. People often begin to take illegal painkillers as […]
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How to stop binge drinking Binge drinking consists of drinking more than eight units of alcohol in a single session for men, and more than six units of alcohol in a single session for women. Almost a quarter of the adult population in England and Scotland regularly drink over the Chief Medical Officer’s low-risk guidelines […]
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Am I Suffering from Anxiety Symptoms? It’s important to know that it’s normal to feel a little anxious every now and then. It tends to occur in high-pressure, stressful situations, but what’s important to understand is that everyone’s definitions of stress may be different. Some people might find a job interview or first date stressful, […]
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Connection Between Alcohol Use & Depression It’s normal to feel down from time to time. But when you feel persistently down, sad or lonely, this may be a sign that you’re suffering from depression. Depression is a mental health condition that involves persistent feelings of sadness, dread, tiredness, and hopelessness. For those struggling with the […]
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The Effects of Alcohol Abuse on PTSD PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is a psychological condition where individuals suffer as a result of a traumatic event they have witnessed or experienced. It affects millions of people around the world., and unfortunately, many of its victims also struggle with alcohol misuse. According to the NHS, people who […]
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Signs of Depression in Young Adults & Children Children and young adults can’t always recognise signs of depression within themselves and maybe largely unaware that they need to reach out for help. It can also be difficult to distinguish between normal teenage angst and true depression, however, it is estimated that 1 in 5 young […]
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Addiction Treatment Cognitive behavioural therapy, more commonly known as CBT, has been used for many years to treat a range of issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and addiction. It is a common therapy used around the world by many practitioners and hundreds of studies have demonstrated its effectiveness in […]
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What Are the Effects of Alcohol on the Sleep? Sleep is as essential as oxygen and a consistent lack of it can lead to everyday fatigue and bad mood. Regular sleep deprivation can also lead to more serious health complications; including diabetes, obesity, and heart disease, a decrease in life expectancy, and an increased risk […]
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Alcohol Relapse Warning Signs Recovering from alcohol addiction is immensely difficult. It can take someone months or years to take back control of their life, and finally achieving sobriety is a fantastic achievement. The recovery journey is long, so it can be easy to panic if it looks like someone you care about might be […]
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