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 […]
Read moreSince 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 […]
Read moreAdderall 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 […]
Read moreAs 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 […]
Read moreMDMA (also known as ecstasy or Molly) is the short name for methylenedioxy-methamphetamine, a synthetic drug that is usually associated with nightlife and club culture. [1] MDMA is a synthetic drug. That means that it isn’t something that’s found in nature, it is manmade. [2] MDMA is a stimulant drug. This means that it makes […]
Read moreWhile cannabis is commonly smoked or vaped, it is becoming increasingly popular to consume cannabis edibles as an alternative way to ingest this substance. However, this method of cannabis use also comes with a number of risks, side effects and dangers that you need to know about. What are cannabis edibles? Cannabis can be ingested […]
Read moreIf you’ve experienced the effects of cannabis, you may be wondering about the impact that this drug has on your brain. Alternatively, you may be concerned about someone else’s cannabis use and want to know whether cannabis kills brain cells. Read on to learn more about cannabis, whether it lowers your IQ and how it […]
Read moreIn the UK, many substances are known by both pharmaceutical and street-slang name. The latter is often used to describe illegal drugs, and a single substance can be given a wide variety of different names and ways of referring to it. In many cases, the street names for drugs are those which are more well […]
Read moreSuboxone is a prescribed medicine in the UK, available when individuals require significant pain relief. Despite its availability, it is a drug which must be taken with great care and an awareness of its associated risks. Not only can individuals develop dependencies on Suboxone, but the corresponding withdrawal they are put at risk of developing […]
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