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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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The fear of failure is also known as atychiphobia. It can lead to overwhelming anxiety, extreme worry, and unhealthy thoughts in connection to the pursuit of goals. Often, it’s very much linked to the core belief that many people have that they aren’t “good enough”. When the idea of failure or the thought that you have […]
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Cannabis is a plant, famous all over the world for being a recreational drug. Its long, green leaves are forged into buds, joints, and oils, and are known for the pleasurable effects they produce when ingested. The means of consuming Cannabis vary depending on the form in which individuals acquire it. It can be smoked, […]
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While cannabis is commonly smoked or vaped, it is becoming increasingly popular to consume cannabis edibles as an alternative way to ingest this substance. However, this method of cannabis use also comes with a number of risks, side effects and dangers that you need to know about. What are cannabis edibles? Cannabis can be ingested […]
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