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Ray Sadoun

Ray Sadoun is an addiction specialist with a career spanning 20+ years.

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How To Recognise Burnout Symptoms

by Ray Sadoun ǀ December 13, 2023

It’s important to know what burnout symptoms are, what causes it, and what to do should it happen to you or someone you care about. There are 32.8 million people employed in the UK.[1] Looking at different sources, you find different figures related to workplace stress. One source reports, 7% of people feel stressed every […]

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How to Develop Empathy in Your Relationships

by Ray Sadoun ǀ December 6, 2023

Empathy is the ability to psychologically place yourself in the position of another person so you can gain an accurate and realistic perspective of what they are feeling and going through in their lives or a particular circumstance. Empathic people tend to exhibit a great deal of compassion for other people, particularly but not limited […]

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How To Deal With Someone Who Is Passive-Aggressive

by Ray Sadoun ǀ November 30, 2023

The term passive-aggressive behaviour is mentioned frequently in everyday conversation about people who display undesirable traits in their communication style. What is Passive-Aggressive Behaviour? People who are passive-aggressive exhibit an unhealthy and negative pattern of behaviour during their interactions with others which often leaves the recipient experiencing negative emotions and a state of confusion. This […]

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Talking Therapies in Addiction Treatment

by Ray Sadoun ǀ November 23, 2023

Addiction, also known as substance use disorder or substance abuse, is officially categorised by specialists and neuroscientists as a disease of chronic brain relapsing [1]. When someone is suffering from a drug or alcohol addiction, neural pathways and chemicals in the person’s brain will have been altered to become severely dependent on an addictive substance. […]

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Taking the Steps to Forgive Yourself

by Ray Sadoun ǀ November 16, 2023

Have you ever fallen out with someone or had an argument and the other person hasn’t forgiven you? Perhaps they were unable to let something go that happened in the heat of the moment? It could be that you lost your temper and shouted, and the other person couldn’t forgive you for it. Interestingly, when […]

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How Long Does Valium Stay in Your System?

by Ray Sadoun ǀ November 9, 2023

Since its creation, Valium has been a popular substance – recreationally and for treating anxiety and/or sleeping problems. According to the latest statistics, in England alone, 1.4 million adults have been prescribed a benzodiazepine – such as Valium – in the past year. In 2018, there were a recorded 420 deaths related to Valium. Since […]

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How Long Does Ketamine Stay in Your System?

by Ray Sadoun ǀ November 2, 2023

It’s natural if you’re a ketamine user to wonder how long the substance stays in your system. There’s quite a lot of helpful information available about this drug because of how it’s used in healthcare settings. Interestingly, due to its use in medical care, there are incredibly varied ideas about ketamine use. As with all […]

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Suboxone Side Effects: What Are They and Are They Worth it?

by Ray Sadoun ǀ October 26, 2023

When a person is addicted to a substance and wishes to be free from that addiction, in most cases, they will need to detox. Detoxification is the process by which the body and brain expel harmful substances. Because addiction often means that the brain and body have become dependent upon a substance to function, this […]

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How Long Does Cannabis Withdrawal Last?

by Ray Sadoun ǀ October 19, 2023

According to the latest statistics, 15% of the population of the UK has used cannabis in their lifetime.  In the UK, cannabis is most used by people aged between 18 to 24, with 30% of this age group admitting to having used cannabis. Cannabis is the most used recreational drug in the UK. (1) For more […]

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