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Most people know that behaviour which results from drug use can be unpredictable and even dangerous, but not everyone will know the detrimental side-effects which can last for a lifetime. Many people may find it difficult to ask questions about the effects of drugs – they maybe addicted to the...
Most of the time, drug abuse becomes very evident when a person is already in too deep. As it often happens, people only realise the problem when it is already severe. At this point, rehabilitation and the eventual stoppage of abusive use of drugs become more difficult. Success and ease of stopping ...
Pain which requires some sort of prescription medication like painkillers is very common across the world. What a lot of people fail to realise is that the taking of prescription medication has a high risk of leading to addiction. The medication you are taking may take away the pain, but they also b...
Crack is a powerful stimulant that targets the central nervous system. When smoked, this drug enters your bloodstream through the lungs, from there it journeys to your brain and that is when the feel-good chemical known as dopamine is released and gives you a sense of satisfaction and reward. Unfort...
When an individual is dealing with a drug addiction a rehabilitation programme is of paramount importance however, an aftercare programme is of equal importance. Getting the help you need at a rehabilitation centre will help you to detox and begin to heal, but what happens upon leaving the rehabilit...
All addictions are different and every addict deals with their addiction in their own way, fortunately most addictions can get be dealt with and the individual can get clean and lead a healthy life completely sober and free of prescription medication. Successful treatment depends on the person, but ...
The use of marijuana targets similar pleasure points of the brain that are targeted by alcohol, cocaine and heroin. The effects are instantaneous and produce an almost euphoric sensation or what is also known as a “high”, this is due to the release of dopamine in the brain. Of course the more yo...
Valium is the trade name for diazepam and is an anti-anxiety drug, one of several very popular benzodiazepines used all over the world. Many people millions of people worldwide struggle with benzodiazepine abuse, often without even knowing that they are becoming dependent on them. Valium is often ...
Wernicke – Korsakoff syndrome, commonly known as ‘wet brain’ is the result of brain damage due to severe thiamine or B1 deficiency, commonly seen in alcoholics. This condition usually progresses in two stages if left untreated: Wernicke encephalopathy and Korsakoff psychosis. The first stage...
When helping clients with alcohol or addiction issues, Step One Recovery often works with the 12 Step philosophy which has been working successfully for millions of people around the world for over 80 years. The 12 Step programme is a set of guiding principles, outlining a course of action in order ...
Standing up and stating outright that you have a drug problem is one of the most difficult and brave things a person can do. It is a scary thing, confronting your addiction head-on, whether you have people to support you or not, it does not make it easier, this is where a rehabilitation centre comes...
Heroin is a fast acting drug that induces a euphoric state of mind, it temporarily relaxes the body and brain and almost entirely blocks the body’s ability to perceive pain. If you think a loved one, a friend, or a co-worker may be using heroin, there are a few tell-tale signs you can look out for...
Coming to the realization that you have an addiction is an extremely difficult thing to come to terms with, if you feel as though you have hit rock bottom, do not panic, we can help you pick yourself back up, dust yourself off, and become a healthier and happier version of yourself. It takes courage...
Painkillers are routinely prescribed all over the world for pain management but not all of them are addictive. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are often prescribed for the treatment of mild to moderate pain; however, when the pain becomes more acute, your doctor may prescribe an opiat...
Overindulging in cocaine will begin a sort of chemical chain reaction in your brain where you no longer feel rewarded or good about the things you do, there will be a block on most natural positive reinforcers. Almost simultaneously, the parts of your brain that control stress will become increasing...
