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Rise in Alcohol Related Hospital Admissions
27th June 2015An annual study conducted by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (SSCIC) reveals drink-related hospital admissions increased during 2013-14. Drink-related hospital admissions have now increased year-on-year since 2003-04. Admissions rose by 5% compared to 2012-13. All figures relate to England. During 2013-14 there was 1,059,210 drink-related hospital admissions. This figure is 50,360 more than admissions
Read MoreBlanket Ban on Legal Highs Announced
14th June 2015Last week a blanket ban on ‘legal highs’ was proposed in the Queen’s Speech. Those who ignore the ban risk a prison sentence up to a maximum of seven years. Some have deemed the legislation ‘reactionary’ and ‘draconian’. The legislation bans all psychoactive substances. The bill is likely to become law in April 2016. The
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How to Deal with Alcohol Cravings
14th June 2015The reason that so many people struggle with alcohol addiction is that alcohol cravings can be extremely difficult to overcome without professional support. To succeed in addiction recovery, you need to be able to deal with alcohol cravings. Read our tips to find out how to deal with alcohol cravings and achieve recovery today.
Read MoreThe Threat of Home Made Heroin
27th May 2015Scientists warn of the threat posed by developments in heroin production. The notion of ‘home made’ heroin would have been laughable only a few short years ago. Not so anymore. Here is why: Following the development of genetically altered yeast at the University of California in Berkeley, home made heroin could hit our streets
Read MoreRough Guide to 12 Step Programmes
27th May 2015Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a group that has become synonymous with the concepts of recovery and lasting sobriety and has been instrumental in changing the conversation surrounding addiction since its inception. As the science and psychology of addiction evolves, the role of Alcoholics Anonymous may change, but is likely to remain a cornerstone of many
Read MoreProfessional Footballers using Drugs (again)
27th May 2015In the news this week three professional football players tested positive for recreational drugs including ecstasy and cocaine. The named and shamed included Aaron McCarey of Wolves, Jose Baxter of Sheffield United and Jake Livermore of Hull City. The Professional Footballers Association’s Chief, Gordon Taylor feels players need more education on the destruction caused
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How to Stop Using Crack?
27th May 2015Crack-cocaine is a chemically altered and more potent form of cocaine. The drug first hit the United Kingdom in the 1970s, and crack cocaine use is now on the rise. Crack cocaine is highly addictive due to the dopamine it releases in the brain, which causes cravings and tolerance to the drug. Crack not only damages the
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How Long Does it Take to Stop Using OxyContin
27th May 2015What Is OxyContin? Oxycontin is a very powerful semi-synthetic opioid pain killer that belongs to a class of prescription medications known as opioid narcotic analgesics. It is usually only prescribed for severe pain and is most commonly used to control the pain in those suffering from cancer or post-operative pain. OxyContin is a member of
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