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Ksalol: What You Need to Know About This Drug
28th September 2026Ksalol is one of the many brand names for alprazolam, a benzodiazepine medication that is rarely prescribed by doctors in the UK. Like other drugs you might expect, such as heroin and cocaine, Ksalol and other benzodiazepines can be acquired on the street in illegal markets. Fake and illegal benzos are on the rise in
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Abdominal Pain After Alcohol Consumption: Causes and Remedies
28th September 2026Abdominal pain after alcohol consumption could have a number of possible causes. In some cases, it can result from temporary digestive irritation after drinking, but it could also be a sign of a more serious medical condition. Factors including the location, severity and duration of the pain, as well as any accompanying symptoms, can help
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Understanding The Effects of Crystal Meth
21st September 2026Crystal meth is a powerful and highly addictive stimulant that can produce immediate physical and psychological effects alongside serious longer-term harms. In this article, we will look at the short- and long-term effects of crystal meth on the brain and body, as well as some of the risks associated with this drug… What Is
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Can You Drink Alcohol With Amitriptyline? The Risks Explained
17th September 2026Amitriptyline is a commonly prescribed medication, with around 100,000 prescriptions being given out each year in the UK. People on prescription drugs may feel like other aspects of their life have to stop and often wonder, “Can you drink alcohol with amitriptyline?” While drinking alcohol whilst taking amitriptyline is not wholly discouraged by the NHS,
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Understanding Co-Codamol Side Effects: What to Watch For
2nd September 2026Co-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
2nd September 2026You 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?
2nd September 2026How 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
18th August 2026We 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?
4th August 2026What 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
31st July 2026Between 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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