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Heroin Use Declining in Scotland – But Cocaine use is on the Rise

The Scottish Drugs Misuse Database (SDMD) has reported that there is some good news regarding the yearly heroin consumption of the Scottish population. There is a strong decline under the younger users. In comparison to ten years ago – the number of under-25 users has gone down by more than 50 percent. In 2008 –

Does Forced Rehab Work?

In the United States, people are now able to send a loved one to rehab, even if completing rehab treatment is against their will. This is due to a law that allows people to petition for forced rehab if the person is a proven danger to a community. However, forced rehab is a source of

How Long Does Cannabis Stay in Your System?

Global Drug Survey 2018

This month, the results of Global Drug Survey had been released – and the number show reasons to worry – especially when it comes to results in the United Kingdom. The Global Drug Survey is the largest yearly drug survey in the world, and this year there have been more than 150,000 people who have

Cocaine Hospitalisations up by 90 %

According to analysis from news outlet VICE, the number of people being hospitalised for behavioural and mental disorders has nearly doubled over the past few years. Not to mention A&E incidents where cocaine has been mentioned, which has been reported at more than 100 percent over the past few years. The fact that cocaine is

Am I Drinking Too Much?

Around this time of the year, many people tend to reflect more on their drinking behaviour, since the holidays were less than two months ago. As you know, over Christmas and New Year, the drinks flow freely and you can imagine that the average intake of alcohol in the UK is a lot higher than

How To Make A Party More Fun For Non-Drinkers

For quite a lot of people, Christmas can be a bit of a struggle. Drinking alcohol over Christmas is part of British culture, and it can be extremely difficult for those who are non-drinkers. Some might not drink due to health reasons, and some might not drink to due to religious reasons. However, there are

Do I have an addiction to alcohol?

Do I have an addiction to alcohol? In this blog post, we attempt to answer the question ‘am I an alcoholic?’ Unfortunately, there exist many misleading stereotypes when it comes to alcoholism. These stereotypes are not helpful because they do not accurately represent alcoholism in the least. When you think about people who suffer from

Process Addictions: What Are They, Types and Treatments

Here, we answer the question, what are process addictions? Find out here the most common types of process addiction and how they can be treated. If you need help with an addiction now, don’t hesitate to contact us today at Ocean Recovery to find out how we can help you recover, no matter your kind

The Benefits of Going to Rehab Abroad

In this post, we discuss the benefits of attending a drug rehab and/or alcohol rehab clinic abroad. This article assumes you live in North America. This article is not strictly intended for a European audience, although people living in Europe may nevertheless benefit from what follows. Going to rehab abroad is often termed ‘medical tourism’.