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Ray Sadoun

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

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Brief intervention in Addiction Treatment

by Ray Sadoun ǀ October 12, 2023

Here in the UK, we’re undergoing what experts refer to as an addiction crisis, with thousands of people suffering from severe substance-related problems. This increase in heavy drinkers and illicit drug users has been especially prevalent since COVID-19, with lockdown fuelled binges leading to unwelcome habits. While each person’s substance use story is different, many […]

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Crack Vs Cocaine: What’s the Difference between Crack & Cocaine?

by Ray Sadoun ǀ October 5, 2023

It’s likely you’ve heard that crack and cocaine are the same drug, hence, landing on this page. While these two forms of cocaine come from the same source and are chemically the same, there are some clear differences between crack and cocaine that are worth knowing about. This drug is a stimulant that affects the […]

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How Important is Alone Time for Mental Health?

by Ray Sadoun ǀ September 28, 2023

According to the latest data, in England, 1 in 4 people suffer from mental health issues. 1 in 6 people are likely to experience common mental health issues, such as anxiety and/or depression. (1) For more information about mental health statistics in the UK, please read more here. In recent years, mental health issues have […]

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Snorting Xanax: Xanax Addiction

by Ray Sadoun ǀ September 21, 2023

According to the latest statistics, the UK is the second-largest market for online sales of Xanax and Xanax addiction following the US. The UK accounts for 22% of all online sales of Xanax and has been linked to over 200 deaths in the UK since 2019. (1) For more information about statistics related to Xanax, please […]

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Seizures When Undergoing an Alcohol Detox: Causes, Dangers & Treatments

by Ray Sadoun ǀ September 14, 2023

Weekly binge drinking [1] has become its own pocket of UK culture, with most people enjoying a tipple or two to wind down after a long working week. These ritualistic beverages are, for many people, easy to recover from and will rarely lead to long-term health complications. However, due to a complex combination of biological, […]

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Risks & Dangers of Quitting Alcohol Cold Turkey

by Ray Sadoun ǀ September 7, 2023

If you drink alcohol then you’ll know how it can affect you in some ways, the relaxed state, euphoria, sedative effects, hangover, anxiety, nausea and diarrhoea. It’s a substance that affects people differently according to how much they drink and how often. Of course, excessive drinking habits lead to increasingly negative effects. In England, there are […]

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Person Centred Care in Addiction Treatment

by Ray Sadoun ǀ August 31, 2023

Addiction, also known as substance misuse or substance use disorder, is a debilitating disease [1]. This can come in the form of alcohol use disorders or drug use disorders. Often, there is overlap between drug and alcohol use disorders. When a subject is suffering from an addiction, they undergo rapid physiological changes in their mind […]

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Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (EMDR) in Addiction Treatment

by Ray Sadoun ǀ August 24, 2023

Since its recognition as a chronic disorder, the world of addiction treatment has changed for the better. Nowadays, victims of Substance Use Disorder are offered a plethora of therapies, from traditional methods like CBT to Holistic Therapies that cultivate mindfulness. And then we have one of the newer kids on the therapeutic block: Eye Movement […]

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Five Household Items Teenagers Use to Get High

by Ray Sadoun ǀ August 17, 2023

The positive psychological effects of drug and alcohol use are well-known and have been well-researched. However, what is probably not so widely appreciated is the number of everyday household items that possess chemicals that can elicit similar positive psychological feelings and sensations to alcohol and drugs. Unfortunately, just like alcohol and illicit drugs, they can […]

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