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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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Addiction, or substance use disorder, is a brain disease [1] which requires thorough treatment in order to combat. While the disease of addiction is technically a chronic disease, meaning that it is not ‘curable’, it is certainly treatable, and addicted patients can overcome their addiction through a range of comprehensive treatment methods. These treatment methods […]
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There are many different types of addiction – substance, gambling, or the internet, for example. Although some addiction might seem more severe than others, all addiction has both negative short-term and long-term consequences. For example, addiction can have serious health implications – both physical and psychological – and can lead to financial troubles, social isolation, […]
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Whether we’ve been involved in active addiction or not, the term “higher power” [1] is one that most of us have come across before. For many, the concept is firmly rooted in religious belief, with this greater being referring to God. But to agnostics and atheists, this idea simply means having faith in something outside […]
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Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse that can leave the victim extremely vulnerable. Unfortunately, it’s more common than you might realise. 58% of people report having been gaslit at work.[1] It was also reported that 84% of women felt their concerns weren’t listened to or taken seriously, and they felt gaslit by a GP.[2] […]
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Adderall is a medication that is primarily used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy but can also be used as a performance enhancer for sportsmen and sportswomen. This is due to its ability to act as a central nervous stimulant which enables it to offer physical and mental energy boosts, delay the need for sleep and […]
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Throughout the world, users of cannabis swear by its therapeutic effects in the treatment for anxiety. In the UK, 1.4 million people use cannabis to self-medicate.[1] The amount of scientific studies linked to the potential health benefits are increasing and there’s a lot of anecdotal evidence to be found whether online or when talking to people […]
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Cannabis is a widely used psychoactive drug that tends to be popular among teenagers and young adults as they seek new experiences and gain independence as they approach adulthood. The main motivating factor behind cannabis use for users is to help them achieve a calm, relaxed, peaceful state and to reduce the impact of any […]
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As the most commonly used illegal drug, it’s important to know what cannabis’s effects are and how to best detox from it. In England and Wales, “29.6 percent of people… aged between 16 and 59 [have] used cannabis at least once”.[1] As a psychoactive substance, cannabis use leads to withdrawal. This is mainly made up of psychological […]
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