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50% Of Young Drinkers Unaware Of Health Messages On Alcohol Packaging

New research, published in the Journal of Public Health, shows that many teenage drinkers are not aware of health warnings and product information on the packaging of alcohol drink containers. There is a growing concern throughout the United Kingdom as the number of people drinking, including teenagers, do so with extremely unhealthy habits. Increasing numbers

Alcohol and how it affects the mental health of an addict

Alcohol has a chemical effect on the brain that is obvious after just one drink. The short-term effects begin with slightly increased confidence and lowered inhibitions, which is often why people enjoy it in the first place. After a few more drinks, alcohol starts to take a less positive toll on the body, leading to

Can I Be Fired for Having an Addiction?

“Can I be fired for having an addiction?”. Sadly, this is a common question that many individuals worry about. In this article, we discuss the topic of addiction and employment in detail, providing answers to the legal aspects everyone should be aware of. Addiction & Employment Whilst, for the most part, employment law protects you

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