The not so subtle difference between smoking and eating Marijuana products (Edible) Smoking marijuana carries some obvious risks, especially when smoked in the traditional way mixed with tobacco. For those that are fans of the effects of THC, marijuana edibles...
Read MoreStudents and alcohol use Alcohol consumption among college students is a common problem. After years of following a rigid timetable, students suddenly find they have a new freedom level with very few boundaries. Millions of college students worldwide every year,...
Read MoreAlcohol affects sleep quality. Alcohol being used regularly to enable sleep can not only cause dependence and addiction but will also make an initial sleep problem much worse. In moderation, using alcohol to unwind and relax after a stressful day...
Read MoreWhy fake Benzodiazepines became popular during lockdown COVID-19 understandably has caused numerous people to suffer from mental health. Symptoms such as stress, anxiety, depression, isolation and insomnia have become commonplace for many. Even those with no previous medical history of...
Read MoreLooking for exciting things to do in London that don’t require drinking alcohol? Look no further. Collecting ideas for a fun date with a friend or a romantic meet-up that doesn’t involve alcohol in London? Look at our exciting list...
Read MoreHow COVID-19 changed our mental health and alcohol use Amongst concerns that more individuals have been turning to alcohol as a source of comfort, various studies have been conducted into people’s drinking habits during the Covid-19 lockdown around the world....
Read MoreAlcohol’s effects on the brain Most of us know that a heavy night of drinking can leave us feeling befogged and hungover the next day, but did you know just how bad alcohol is for healthy brain function and the...
Read MoreCelebrity Ben Affleck’s alcohol relapse and how he got back on track Much has been talked about recently in the media of actor Ben Affleck’s recent relapse on alcohol. Ben, 47, who has experienced a very public battle with alcoholism...
Read MoreThe dangers of methadone use Last year a staggering 1,187 people died in Scotland as a direct result of a drug overdose, and poisoning and nearly half of the drug deaths in Scotland were attributed to the potent narcotic opiate...
Read MoreBrexit’s effects on alcohol use As the deadline of Brexit fast approaches (again), it is prudent to ask from an addiction treatment point of view, how this will impact the UK’s drinkers. No other single word in the English language...
Read MoreScottish drug deaths Drugs in Scotland and alcohol addiction in the UK is at an all-time high. But, no area of the UK has as many problems as the drug problems in Scotland. If you thought you knew what was...
Read MoreShaking after drinking Waking up with a hangover is bad enough, but why do you shake after drinking? Don’t panic too soon. Hangover shakes, tremors, headaches, nausea, vomiting, night sweats, thirst, dizziness, dry mouth and stomach pains are common hangover...
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