Addiction, also known as substance use disorder or substance abuse, is officially categorised by specialists and neuroscientists as a disease of chronic brain relapsing [1]. When someone is suffering from a drug or alcohol addiction, neural pathways and chemicals in the person’s brain will have been altered to become severely dependent on an addictive substance. […]
Read moreHave you ever fallen out with someone or had an argument and the other person hasn’t forgiven you? Perhaps they were unable to let something go that happened in the heat of the moment? It could be that you lost your temper and shouted, and the other person couldn’t forgive you for it. Interestingly, when […]
Read moreSince its creation, Valium has been a popular substance – recreationally and for treating anxiety and/or sleeping problems. According to the latest statistics, in England alone, 1.4 million adults have been prescribed a benzodiazepine – such as Valium – in the past year. In 2018, there were a recorded 420 deaths related to Valium. Since […]
Read moreIt’s natural if you’re a ketamine user to wonder how long the substance stays in your system. There’s quite a lot of helpful information available about this drug because of how it’s used in healthcare settings. Interestingly, due to its use in medical care, there are incredibly varied ideas about ketamine use. As with all […]
Read moreWhen a person is addicted to a substance and wishes to be free from that addiction, in most cases, they will need to detox. Detoxification is the process by which the body and brain expel harmful substances. Because addiction often means that the brain and body have become dependent upon a substance to function, this […]
Read moreAccording to the latest statistics, 15% of the population of the UK has used cannabis in their lifetime. In the UK, cannabis is most used by people aged between 18 to 24, with 30% of this age group admitting to having used cannabis. Cannabis is the most used recreational drug in the UK. (1) For more […]
Read moreAccording to the latest data, in England, 1 in 4 people suffer from mental health issues. 1 in 6 people are likely to experience common mental health issues, such as anxiety and/or depression. (1) For more information about mental health statistics in the UK, please read more here. In recent years, mental health issues have […]
Read moreAccording to the latest statistics, the UK is the second-largest market for online sales of Xanax and Xanax addiction following the US. The UK accounts for 22% of all online sales of Xanax and has been linked to over 200 deaths in the UK since 2019. (1) For more information about statistics related to Xanax, please […]
Read moreWeekly binge drinking [1] has become its own pocket of UK culture, with most people enjoying a tipple or two to wind down after a long working week. These ritualistic beverages are, for many people, easy to recover from and will rarely lead to long-term health complications. However, due to a complex combination of biological, […]
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