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Is Lorazepam a Controlled Drug in the UK?
Yes, lorazepam is a controlled drug in the UK. Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine that is sometimes used to treat anxiety and related sleep problems, as well as being used as a pre-med before operations and other medical procedures. Restrictions exist because benzodiazepines, including lorazepam, can be misused and can also cause dependence and addiction.
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What Is Monkey Dust?
Monkey dust is a synthetic drug that has received significant media attention in the UK in recent years. Headlines such as “The drug that makes people jump off buildings” and “Monkey dust like ‘dancing with the devil’” have often created confusion about what the drug actually is and how it affects users. While some outlets
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Can the Brain Recover from Alcohol Addiction? New Research Offers Hope
Alcohol can have severe impacts on your life, but it puts your body at serious risk of permanent harm. Perhaps most profoundly, alcohol can affect your brain, causing damage from everyday brain functioning and resulting in issues with your memory, decision-making and ability to control your mood. Long-term brain recovery after alcohol addiction has been
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Can You Get Addicted to Over-the-Counter Painkillers?
People in Britain are huge users of over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers. Last year, we approximately spent £865m on them, the highest amount on record. We use them because they work and, for most people, they are considered safe medicines that can be purchased without a prescription. Whilst most OTC painkillers are used responsibly by those who
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What Does Ketamine Do to Your Brain and Body Long-Term?
Ketamine is sometimes used in controlled medical settings, but long-term or repeated use outside of supervision can have significant effects on the brain and body. As ketamine misuse has grown, so has an awareness of the potential ketamine misuse risks on both brain and body. This article will take a look at some of the
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Why Do I Feel Anxious After Drinking?
Experiencing anxiety after drinking alcohol is common. According to one study, around 22% of casual drinkers experience this feeling, and for many people, it can be unsettling and stressful to deal with. It’s such a universal experience that it even has a name: hangxiety. If you suffer from hangxiety, you’re not alone. The best way
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The Link Between Autism and Addiction
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that exists on a spectrum, affecting communication, behaviour, and sensory processing. In the UK, it is estimated that at least 1.1% of the adult population is autistic, with that number rising to 2% for children. Autism is not a diagnosis that automatically leads to addiction. Research does
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How Do Alcohol Tags Work?
You might have heard of alcohol tags. They’re also known as sobriety tags. These devices are designed to monitor alcohol consumption and may be required in certain circumstances to help ensure court-ordered sobriety. The thought of being ordered to wear an alcohol ankle tag may feel intimidating or confusing, but in this article, we’ll tell
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Our CQC Inspection: Transparency, Pride, and Our Commitment to You
This blog post is based on our CQC inspection conducted on September 28, 2021, and published November 17, 2021. We believe in transparency and are committed to sharing both our successes and our areas for improvement with everyone we serve. We’re proud to share the results of our recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection with
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Loneliness at Christmas: How to Cope
Loneliness is something that people deal with all year round. For some reason, though, loneliness can feel more intense at Christmas, a time that is supposed to be filled with celebration and joy. Last year, over 9 million adults in the UK worried about being lonely at Christmas and it is now a continuing problem