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What is Cold Turkey? An image of a woman with a headache, leaning on her kitchen counter.

What is Cold Turkey? Definition & Risks

12th April 2024

Have you ever wondered what the term ‘cold turkey’ actually means? This blog explores what going cold turkey means and the risks and considerations of this approach to quitting substances or behaviours.   What Does Cold Turkey Mean? Cold turkey is a term used to describe when a person completely stops consuming any substances without

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When Your Partner Has an Addiction. An image of a couple having a serious conversation. The woman is looking at window while man with indifferent face expression looking down at his hands.

What to Do When Your Partner Has an Addiction

5th April 2024

Addiction is a complex condition that can be extremely difficult to deal with. It can damage your physical and mental health, but it is not only the person with the addiction who is affected. Addiction, substance misuse and all the related behaviours can also take a toll on loved ones and other people around you.

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Can Alcohol Cause Cancer?

28th March 2024

It is well-known that alcohol can have a number of serious effects on both physical and mental health. Alcohol misuse, in fact, is the biggest risk factor for death, ill health and disability among 15-49-year-olds in the UK, and the fifth biggest risk factor across all ages. Alcohol is also known to be a causal

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Addiction and Serotonin: Is There a Link?

25th March 2024

Drug and alcohol addiction are diseases that affect millions worldwide and there are a number of reasons why people are more likely to develop it. Understanding the roots of addiction is crucial for effective treatment, which is why addiction is being consistently researched. A factor that is currently being studied as part of addiction research

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What is Protracted Withdrawal?

18th March 2024

Protracted withdrawal, also known as post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS), is a prolonged and persisting set of symptoms that are experienced after the acute phase of withdrawal from substances such as drugs or alcohol. Find out more about what protracted withdrawal is and how PAWS is treated here.   What is PAWS? Acute withdrawal (also known

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How Quitting Alcohol Changes Your Appearance - An image of a woman looking at her skin in the mirror

How Quitting Alcohol Changes Your Appearance

1st March 2024

When you quit alcohol, your appearance changes significantly as a result. Your face will typically become slimmer, skin less dry, and your hair will become stronger. Quitting alcohol also commonly causes the appearance of the skin to change, as alcohol abuse can cause the skin to become pale, dull and blotchy. See how quitting alcohol

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Eyes: Signs & Causes

23rd February 2024

If you drink during pregnancy, the alcohol in your bloodstream can pass to the developing child and have a number of negative effects. If a child is exposed to alcohol as it develops in the womb, they may go on to experience lifelong problems with movement, learning, emotional development and communication skills. It also has

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What is Hash Oil?

19th February 2024

In today’s world, cannabis goes by many different names: marijuana, bud, Mary Jane, and weed. It also now comes in different forms, like edibles, joints and oil. Cannabis remains the most popular drug in England and Wales, with 7.4% of adults between 16 and 59 having used the drug. The rise in use means more

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What Are the 4 Types of Drinker?

9th February 2024

People are all different when under the influence of alcohol, and many people experience changes in personality and behaviour when they drink. There are 4 types of drinking, including social, binge, moderate and heavy drinkers, and 4 types of drinkers who have different reasons for drinking, including social, conforming, enhancement and coping. Find out more

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Reasons to Quit Vaping

2nd February 2024

Are you considering reasons to quit vaping? From the health benefits to financial savings you can make, there are a number of benefits of quitting nicotine for good. Although it is hard, quitting vapes is one of the best things you can do for your health and mental well-being. If you are contemplating reasons to

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