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Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse that can leave the victim extremely vulnerable. Unfortunately, it’s more common than you might realise. 58% of people report having been gaslit at work.[1] It was also reported that 84% of women felt their concerns weren’t listened to or taken seriously, and they felt gaslit by a GP.[2] […]
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Adderall is a medication that is primarily used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy but can also be used as a performance enhancer for sportsmen and sportswomen. This is due to its ability to act as a central nervous stimulant which enables it to offer physical and mental energy boosts, delay the need for sleep and […]
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Throughout the world, users of cannabis swear by its therapeutic effects in the treatment for anxiety. In the UK, 1.4 million people use cannabis to self-medicate.[1] The amount of scientific studies linked to the potential health benefits are increasing and there’s a lot of anecdotal evidence to be found whether online or when talking to people […]
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Cannabis is a widely used psychoactive drug that tends to be popular among teenagers and young adults as they seek new experiences and gain independence as they approach adulthood. The main motivating factor behind cannabis use for users is to help them achieve a calm, relaxed, peaceful state and to reduce the impact of any […]
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As the most commonly used illegal drug, it’s important to know what cannabis’s effects are and how to best detox from it. In England and Wales, “29.6 percent of people… aged between 16 and 59 [have] used cannabis at least once”.[1] As a psychoactive substance, cannabis use leads to withdrawal. This is mainly made up of psychological […]
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MDMA (also known as ecstasy or Molly) is the short name for methylenedioxy-methamphetamine, a synthetic drug that is usually associated with nightlife and club culture. [1] MDMA is a synthetic drug. That means that it isn’t something that’s found in nature, it is manmade. [2] MDMA is a stimulant drug. This means that it makes […]
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The harmful effects that alcohol can have on the body have been well-documented in the medical literature for decades. Due to technological advances in medical research practices, scientists can accurately identify the specific damage that the toxic chemicals present in alcohol can cause throughout the human body. The damage causes a range of physical health […]
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If you drink regularly, it’s important to think about the effects of alcohol. Due to how socially accepted and encouraged drinking is, it’s frustrating – after a bit of research – to discover just how destructive alcohol is for health as well as the impact on relationships and life goals. In the UK, “58% of […]
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Alcohol Use Disorder, or AUD, covers a broad spectrum that relates to a person’s alcohol consumption. AUD might refer to someone that drinks more than the recommended amount (14 units per week) or someone that engages in heavy drinking. Someone with severe AUD refers to alcohol dependency; that is, someone that needs alcohol to function […]
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