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Understanding Co-Codamol Side Effects: What to Watch For
Co-codamol is a widely used and easily available medicine that combines two well-known painkilling ingredients – codeine and paracetamol. It is available over-the-counter (OTC) from pharmacies and also via prescription for stronger doses. It is precisely because it is so common and widely available that side effects from co-codamol can sometimes catch people off guard.
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What is Spice? Understanding Its Effects and Risks
You might have heard of a type of drug commonly known as spice that has become increasingly prevalent in the UK. It’s gone from being called a ‘legal high’ to a strictly controlled Class B drug, and people often misunderstand its effects and potential risks. Because it’s a synthetic cannabinoid, it is sometimes compared to
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How Long Does GHB Stay in Your System?
How long does GHB stay in your system? The effects of GHB can be felt quickly, and it clears the body faster than many other drugs, making it unlikely to be picked up by typical drug tests after a day or so. If you’re asking this question, it’s important to know how long GHB is
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The Risks of Anabolic Steroid Misuse
We are in an age where there is a striving for perfection. Maximise your day, your health, how you look. With the constant presence of social media and celebrity culture, normal people, but men especially, have sought out drugs such as steroids to improve their image, performance and ability in sport. There were nearly one
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What Types of Addiction Are There?
What Is Addiction? There are a number of different technical definitions of addiction, but the NHS boils it down to this: “Addiction is defined as not having control over doing, taking or using something to the point where it could be harmful to you.” When many people think of addiction, they may first think of
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The Benefits of Group Therapy
Between 2024/25, 329,646 adults entered addiction treatment in the UK. In many cases, these people would have experienced a combination of therapies to help them recover from their addiction. One of the most important elements of addiction recovery is group therapy. It can help to know what it is, the advantages of group therapy and
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How To Spend Less Time On Your Phone
Despite it not being an official condition, it’s common to worry about phone addiction. A recent survey found that 70% of people think they spend too much time on their phones. It is an issue, so it’s important to know how to stop using your phone so much, what a healthy relationship with your phone
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What is Alcohol Poisoning?
Alcohol poisoning occurs when alcohol levels become dangerously high and begin shutting down vital body functions. It is what happens when you drink alcohol more quickly than your system can process it. Alcohol poisoning is a medical emergency that requires immediate medical attention. It is also known as an alcohol overdose and is more serious
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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