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Author: John

Author 'John
Trained in addictionology in the Johnson Model, and specializing in substance abuse for individual and couple counselling. John's personal experience has given him a wealth of insights, which he integrates into practice. His extensive training has allowed him to gain expertise in individual and group counselling, concurrent disorders, case management, executing treatment plans and relapse prevention. He started this free helpline as a result of a life change and to help others get sober and live a life free from drugs and alcohol. John covers a variety of topics relating to addiction and recovery in his articles.

Articles from John

cocaine

What is Cocaine?

John July 25, 2022

Cocaine; it’s effects and treatment For thousands of years, natives of the Andes chewed or brewed coca leaves into a tea for refreshment and to relieve fatigue, similar to modern customs of chewing tobacco and drinking tea or coffee. The...

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THE AFFECTS OF DEPRESSION

Depression Affects Perception

John April 18, 2022

Does Depression Affect Perception? People with depression often say that they experience the world differently from others. They commonly report changes in appetite, and sometimes say that “time seems to drag on.” And the English language contains many metaphors that...

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The Symptoms of Anxiety

The Symptoms of Anxiety

John April 18, 2022

Understanding the symptoms of anxiety Anxiety is normal, and it forms part of a natural range of responses to the world around us as we live our lives. The body reacts to fear and anxiety by releasing stress hormones such...

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alcohol and anxiety

Alcohol and Anxiety

John April 18, 2022

How Anxiety Causes Alcohol Usage Some people turn to alcohol if they have anxiety as they believe it relieves them of the condition. However, many mental health issues are linked to substance abuse and anxiety. The bottom line is, alcohol...

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A man with shaking hands from delirium tremens

What Are Delirium Tremens?

John April 19, 2022

Delirium Tremens Explained More commonly known as the DTs, most people know delirium tremens signify alcohol withdrawal. There’s a lot more to delirium tremens symptoms than shaking. Many people experience hallucinations, a racing heart, and sweating. Here, we take an...

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narcotics

About Narcotics

John April 19, 2022

What Are Narcotics? A Narcotic is defined as ‘a drug which causes drowsiness or unconsciousness, or relieves pain’. Here and for the purpose of this site, the term ‘narcotic’ will refer to any drug taken for the purposes of intoxication and...

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alcohol counselling

Alcohol Counselling

John September 28, 2023

Seeking Help for Alcohol Counselling For most people with alcohol problems, it’s rare for them to realise that a big change needs to occur and therefore go onto transforming their drinking habits overnight with the help of alcohol counselling. Recovery...

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workplace

Substance Abuse in the Workplace

John April 19, 2022

Alcohol and drug addiction in the workplace Did you know that 47 % of workplace accidents result in serious injury? And, 40 % of those accidents, end in fatalities through being under the influence while at work? These are some alcohol abuse in...

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What Is Alcohol Or Drug Rehab?

John April 19, 2022

What does alcohol and drug rehab involve? Alcohol rehab is short for alcohol rehabilitation. In other words, Rehab means the process of getting your life back in order. This is a process that should be tackled with professional help. It...

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sedative

What are Tranquilizers?

John February 22, 2024

Tranquillizers: treatment for anxiety, fear, tension, agitation, and disturbances of the mind Before we can discuss anything else about tranquillizers, we first have to understand what a tranquillizer is. A tranquillizer is any medication that can be prescribed or obtained...

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What Are Poppers?

John July 25, 2022

The Poppers Drug Poppers is a popular slang name for various chemically psychoactive drugs termed alkyl nitrites, particularly the inhalant drug amyl nitrite. In the UK, poppers are usually sold in small bottles in liquids that produce a vapour that...

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methadone

The Latest Methadone Study

John April 19, 2022

What the latest study on Methadone tells us There is a drug which has become almost synonymous with treating heroin addiction in the UK, and it is called methadone. The synthetic opioid, often prescribed to treat chronic pain, is widely...

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