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What Is a Behavioural Addiction?

Addiction isn’t limited to substances such as drugs or alcohol. The concept of addiction has changed, showing that it’s not just about physical substances but also other strong urges. This article explores behavioural addiction, a term used to describe lesser-known yet equally powerful forms of dependency, that have steadily gained recognition and impact in our

Alcoholism help and intervention

Alcoholism affects a lot of people, and the numbers are far starker than you would think. Alcoholchange.org estimates that there are around 589,101 dependent drinkers in the UK, with less than 20% in treatment for their addiction. People tend to think about alcoholics as people whose addiction has completely taken over their lives, and who

How Long Does Heroin Stay in Your System?

Heroin addiction is an extremely harmful and destructive disease. But how long does heroin stay in your system after you use it? And how long after use can it be detected using a drug test? A Brief History of Heroin Heroin, a powerful opiate-based drug, has been around since the 1890s and has an interesting

Why is Drug Abuse a Social Problem?

Understanding Addiction

For people who have never struggled with substance abuse, it can be hard to understand addiction and how it affects the people around you. Understanding addiction means more than understanding the science behind how and why a person becomes an addict. Learning about the cycle of addiction and why it is so hard to stop

Prescription drug addiction is on the increase

Following research which indicated a growing problem with addiction to prescription medications in the UK, a government investigation has been launched into how doctors prescribe these drugs, and to decide if we are too reliant on these treatment options. There has been a more than 100% rise in the number of antidepressants prescribed in England

How Social Media Could Be Contributing To Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Teens

Dealing With Employees Suffering From Alcoholism

Watching someone you know deal with an addiction can be very difficult, especially if it is a colleague or employee in the workplace. Understanding how to approach and support someone can be even tougher, so it is important to understand the steps to help them recover. As the abuse of drugs and alcohol impacts a

Opioid Painkiller Addiction is becoming a serious issue in the UK

Opioid painkiller addiction has been recognised as a public health crisis in the US and Canada and officials have dubbed it an “opioid epidemic”. But sadly, this problem is not confined to the North American continent, opioid painkiller addiction is becoming a serious issue right here on our doorstep as more and more people in

Alcohol Poisoning – Signs and Symptoms

Drinking in moderation usually is not a cause for concern. However, excessive drinking and alcohol abuse can be extremely dangerous and result in what is known as alcohol poisoning. Alcohol poisoning can be incredibly serious and detrimental to a person’s health, which is why it’s so important to understand what to look out for. In