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About the Author
Ray Sadoun is an addiction specialist with a career spanning 20+ years.
Sleeping pills can feel like a lifesaver for those of us who suffer from chronic insomnia. However, this type of medication comes with a risk of overdose if not taken correctly. Sleeping pills: types, effects and risks What are sleeping pills and why are they used? Sleeping pills are a type of medication which can […]
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Klonopin is a legal medication in the UK, but there are many questions surrounding it that you might want answers to. How it interacts with the body, how long it takes to process, what risks it comes with: understanding the drug is vital, and this blog is here to help! Klonopin: everything you need to […]
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An overdose happens when a person takes a toxic level of a substance that can cause serious side effects and harm. It can be caused by alcohol, illicit drugs, prescribed medication, herbal remedies, and exposure to or ingestion exposure to or ingestion of certain plants or fungi. At OK Rehab, the focus is on substance […]
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Wet Brain is officially known and diagnosed by professionals as Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS). It occurs when a person has a deficiency in thiamine (aka vitamin B1). This is therefore linked to poor nutrition. In the UK, this condition is found in people with severe alcohol use whereas in other parts of the world it also […]
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With the legalisation of CBD strains of cannabis in the UK and the legalisation of both CBD and THC strains in some other countries for recreational use, societal perceptions around the substance are changing. There are 1.4 million people who use illegal street cannabis in Britain.[1] This is the sort that has THC in it […]
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Suboxone is the brand name for a combination drug made up of buprenorphine and naloxone and is most commonly used in the treatment of opioid addiction. Using medications to treat an opioid disorder is known by medical professionals as MOUD (medication for opioid use disorder) and studies show that this method of opioid addiction treatment […]
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When a drug is laced, it means that it has been mixed with another drug or substance. This is commonly done with cocaine using bulking agents like flour or baking soda to ensure a higher profit margin for the dealers. Drugs can also be laced with other substances to alter the effects it has on […]
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In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about Marijuana including the effects it can have on users and how to tell if someone has been using the substance. What is Marijuana? Marijuana is a type of plant that is used to elicit psychoactive effects. It is also known as pot, weed […]
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Lexapro is the brand name for Escitalopram. It is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) (1) meaning that it works by blocking the serotonin in your brain from being reabsorbed, so your brain releases more. Serotonin is a chemical that is known to enhance your mood. Like with most other substances, you can become addicted. […]
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