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What Does it Mean to be Sober Curious?

23rd August 2024

Despite the persistent problem of alcohol addiction in the country, more and more people are becoming more conscious of their relationship with drinking. The younger generation in particular are drinking less alcohol. In the latest NHS health survey, it was found that people aged between 16 and 24 were least likely to drink once a

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Why Do I Keep Relapsing? 5 Common Reasons

9th August 2024

Relapse is a very challenging and real part of addiction recovery that can be hugely disheartening. However, it’s important to know that recovery is a lifelong journey which is often marked by progress and setbacks. It’s how you deal with these situations that really matter. So, in this blog, we look at why relapse occurs

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How to Commit to Sobriety

26th July 2024

If you are suffering from alcohol addiction or substance misuse issues, it can be very difficult to overcome. Sobering up in the first place can be a major challenge, but recovery is not a single step  – it is an ongoing process. Committing to sobriety means making a serious and continuing effort to stay away

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Life After Addiction: How to Cope With Survivor’s Guilt

19th July 2024

Recovering from addiction is a very personal journey, but something many share is a sense of achievement and renewal. On the other side of the coin, for many individuals who have walked this path, the joy of recovery can be accompanied by an unexpected emotional burden – survivor’s guilt. And this feeling (which is commonly

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What Does Ketamine Do to Your Bladder?

28th June 2024

Ketamine, in the context of recreational drug abuse, can have severe effects on our bodies – with one of the major organs impacted being the bladder. But what does ketamine do to your bladder? And why is it so serious? Find out the answer to this question and more below. What Is Ketamine? Ketamine is

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The Link Between Alcohol and Chest Pain

21st June 2024

The UK is known for its drinking culture, and many people use alcohol – often to excess. It’s estimated that 24% of adults in England and Scotland regularly drink over the Chief Medical Officer’s low-risk guidelines, while 27% of drinkers in Great Britain binge drink on their heaviest drinking days. Alcohol is linked to a

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Methamphetamine Mouth: Signs, Causes & Risk Factors

14th June 2024

The UK and USA are two of the biggest drug-taking nations in the world. Both countries have problems with drug addiction among the population and indulge in similar substances such as cocaine, opiates and meth. Although meth use isn’t as common here in the UK when compared to the US, tens of thousands still use

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Are Fentanyl Deaths Rising in the UK?

7th June 2024

There has been significant concern that the number of fentanyl-related deaths in the UK has recently been on the rise. In this article, we assess whether fentanyl is a widely used drug in the UK and how many people have died as a direct result of fentanyl use. What is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a powerful

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Can You Get Addicted to Antihistamines?

31st May 2024

Antihistamines are medications commonly used to treat the symptoms of allergies, including hay fever, conjunctivitis, hives and reactions to insect bites and stings. They also have a number of other legitimate uses, such as treating nausea and sickness, motion sickness and insomnia. They can also be misused, particularly in forms that can make you feel

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What is Wet Brain?

29th May 2024

Alcohol abuse can lead to numerous health problems, and sadly, some of them can be severe and life-threatening. One of those conditions is known as “wet brain,” an informal term for Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS). This syndrome is a serious brain disorder, which is caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), and it’s often linked

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