We’re going to take you on a journey through the history of heroin in Scotland. From back then until now, get ready because you’re not going to believe what we’re about to share with you. In 2018, the number of...
Read MoreAlcohol and drug addictions in Scotland are to blame for suicide rate twice that of England and Wales. A study by the University of Edinburgh has found that the number of people taking their own lives north of the border...
Read MoreChief Constable of Strathclyde Police, Steve House, has revealed that officers in his jurisdiction have responded to 18 murders since April 1st this year, 14 of them alcohol-related. He continued by stating that in a high proportion of cases...
Read MoreWhat is Neknomination? Neknomination, thought to have originated in Australia, quickly gained popularity on social media platforms. This dangerous game has now become an almost worldwide phenomenon. Back in early 2014, five deaths in the UK and Ireland were linked...
Read MoreAmphetamine – What is it? Amphetamines are derived from Ephedra, a bush native to central Asia and Mongolia; it also grows in the southwestern United States. The dried stems and leaves of the Ephedra plant can be dried and boiled...
Read MoreCould Gene Therapy Be A Cure For Cocaine Addiction? A pioneering new method of combating cocaine addiction has been revealed. Advances in gene therapy suggest that we may one day have a cure for cocaine addiction. This article explores cocaine...
Read MoreEurope’s Opioid Crisis In Europe, around 5% of those entering treatment for drug problems report opioids other than heroin as their primary drug, amounting to around 20,000 patients. The opioid crisis remains a significant issue, with over 7,600 fatal overdoses...
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