Narcotics Anonymous: an Overview James Patrick Kinnon, also known as "Jimmy K," is generally credited with establishing Narcotics Anonymous (NA) in Los Angeles, California, in 1953. Narcotics Anonymous was founded…
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What are prescription drugs? Prescription drugs are often powerful medications that require a prescription due to their potency and potential for misuse. It is vital to understand the different categories…
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The Chemsex Scene According to information collated by The Global Drugs Survey, London has recently been hailed as the 'chemsex capital' of Europe. The report further found that young Brits…
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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 tranquillizers are. A tranquillizer…
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The Poppers Drug The term "poppers" is a popular slang name for various chemically psychoactive drugs known as alkyl nitrites, particularly the inhalant drug amyl nitrite. In the UK, poppers…
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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. When…
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Solvent Inhalants; The facts and effects Whether it's glue or gasoline, inhalants are legal, normal, and 'safe.' After all, preschoolers use glue, and parents pump gas into their cars to…
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The effects of cocaine withdrawals In the UK, 6% of people between 16 to 24 years old have tried cocaine. And for people aged 16 to 59, 2.6% took powdered…
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Benzodiazepines are most commonly prescribed for anxiety conditions, especially panic disorder (PD) and generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). Benzodiazepine medications are also sometimes prescribed for seizure disorders. Klonopin, for example, is…
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More than 70% of the drug-related deaths in the world are related to the use of opioids. Understanding the process and risks of methadone withdrawal is crucial, as it involves…
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New research highlights the alarming prevalence of drug use in the workplace, with over one million people in the UK reportedly turning up for work with drugs in their system.…
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GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyric acid) GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyric acid) is a dangerous drug with sedative and anaesthetic effects. It produces a feeling of euphoria which can reduce inhibitions and cause sleepiness. Significantly, GHB…
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