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For years there’s been a misconception that those with autism were less likely to develop addictions. However, research is increasingly suggesting that autistic people can experience substance use disorders and addictions like everyone else, albeit for reasons that differ from the general popu...
High blood pressure is one of the most common health conditions in the UK. What’s more, millions of adults are living with it, often without realising it. There are many causes of it and one topic of discussion has always centred around alcohol and its impact on blood pressure. In this article, we...
GHB is a powerful central nervous system depressant that is sometimes used recreationally for its euphoric and sedative effects. GHB use can be difficult to identify because the signs may resemble fatigue, alcohol intoxication, or other forms of substance use. Here we will look at the physical, beha...
Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to a variety of health issues. A significant issue when you drink excessively and regularly is with your sleep. Drinking alcohol, especially before going to bed, will result in less sleep time but also poorer sleep quality. It’s important to know how alco...
Experiencing urinary issues and pain can be confusing, alarming, embarrassing and leave you feeling overwhelmed. Ketamine is a dissociative anaesthetic that is used in medical settings but has become more popular recreationally. Illegal ketamine use in the UK has risen in the last decade from 160,00...
Achieving sobriety is a huge accomplishment, but it is the beginning of the addiction recovery journey. In most cases, people have to continue to work to stay the course and achieve long-term recovery, as there are many obstacles along the journey. The major obstacle for people in recovery is anxiet...
If you or a loved one is going through addiction, you might be wondering how long the recovery process takes – and how long does it take to rewire the brain from addiction? After all, whatever stage you’re at, it’s only natural to want clarity and reassurance. The truth is, addiction recov...
You might be aware of a drug known as phenibut. But is phenibut addictive? Developed in Russia, where it is still commonly used as a prescription drug for anxiety, insomnia and other conditions, phenibut has actually been around since the 1960s. Its use is becoming more widespread in the West though...
It’s a common situation. Someone has had too much to drink and insists they just need to sleep it off. But alcohol affects the body in serious ways. Excessive alcohol consumption slows brain activity, weakens breathing, and interferes with the body’s ability to maintain temperature. In some case...
Recovery and moving on from addiction can feel like a complicated and long journey. Life after rehab can be many things for people, and there is no predicting how it will go. If you have completed drug and alcohol rehab, you will have a massive sense of achievement and feel ready to live the rest of...
In the age of advancing science and more focus on health, medication has become a central part of life. According to a YouGov poll, 56% of Britons reported that they were currently taking a prescription. Many medications that people legally take are harmless and have many benefits. A major reason pe...
Saying ‘no’ to drugs can be a challenge, especially in the face of peer pressure or personal struggles with addiction. Research suggests that people with addictions experience physical changes in parts of the brain that are responsible for judgement, decision-making and memory. These changes can...
The act of vaping, particularly among young people, has grown each year since they started gaining popularity in the late 2010s. And given the increasing availability of CBD products, the ability to vape CBD has become commonplace in the UK. If you’re wondering ‘is vaping CBD addictive?’, espe...
If you’ve recently stopped drinking and noticed a bit of an uptick in your sweet tooth cravings, you’re not alone. Craving sugar after quitting alcohol is a common experience for many people in recovery, often catching them off guard. But why does it happen and (more importantly) what can you do...
You may have heard of the term ‘zebra striping’ or ‘zebra striping drinking’ in relation to patterns of drinking and alcohol consumption. This emerging trend generally relates to alternating between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, but could also refer to a pattern of drinking that sees t...
