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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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Cost of Living’s Impact on UK Students’ Mental Health [INFOGRAPHIC] The stress of the cost-of-living crisis is unravelling throughout society. Everyone’s impacted. At one end, there are those cancelling holidays, at the other people are counting pennies for their electric top-up cards. Students are also feeling the serious and worrying impact of the cost-of-living crisis. […]
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Meth, short for methamphetamine, is a powerful stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It was originally developed from amphetamine to be used as a nasal decongestant (1). Methamphetamine causes its users to feel increased energy, alertness and talkativeness and unlike amphetamine, it opens the blood-brain barrier (2) – meaning much more of the substance […]
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We understand how difficult it can be to stop using Zoloft (Sertraline) and begin the withdrawal and detox process. Before you make any decisions, you should ensure that you are as informed as possible about what you can expect and how to proceed safely. Detoxing from Zoloft can be potentially dangerous, which is why you […]
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Strongly associated with hallucinations and trips, Ecstasy (or MDMA) is a recreational drug famous all around the world. Its fame, however, does not translate into an equally universal understanding of its effects on the mind and body, and not everyone is aware of them. Ecstasy: everything you need to know 3, 4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine, more easily known […]
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Stimulant drug addiction is a growing concern across the UK, particularly among teenagers and young adults. Learn more about the various types of stimulant drugs, both legal and illegal, as well as the effects of these substances and how a stimulant drug addiction can be successfully treated at rehab. Facts about stimulant drugs What are […]
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Ketamine: everything you need to know Recognised for its anaesthetic properties, Ketamine is a drug which can be used to dull or manage pain in small, measured quantities. It is primarily used once other treatments have not proven effective in helping an individual. A study by Oxford University also found that Ketamine acts as an […]
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Depressants are substances that take a significant toll on mental and emotional health. Consuming them on a regular basis can be harmful to your mind and happiness, but is alcohol one of them? Alcohol and the brain Most people consume alcohol in order to access its stimulating effects. The sensations of drunkenness, such as feeling […]
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There is no better feeling than conquering an addiction. Battling through rehab, achieving physical and psychological dependency, and coming out the other side is a massive achievement, so sobriety is absolutely worth fighting for. With all substance use disorders, the road to recovery is not complete after rehab. The threat of relapse is always present, […]
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