The Long Term Effects of Cocaine Abuse
Cocaine abuse can have a number of short and long-term effects on an individuals physical and mental wellbeing. In this article we will discuss the long-term effects of cocaine abuse and discuss how you can get help if you’re struggling with cocaine abuse or addiction. The long-term effects an individual may face as a result […]
Is Cannabis Harmless?
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, weed, pot, dope or grass, continues to be the illegal drug most widely used across the UK, with 7.2% of people aged 16-59 (2.4 million) having used it within the year of 2018. This, compared to the 9% of 16-59 year olds (3 million) who had taken any drug in […]
Avoiding Gambling Triggers During the Holidays
For many people, Christmas is a time filled with joy, fun and celebrations. Families across the world come together to catch up, enjoy food and exchange gifts, but for those recovering from a gambling addiction, it’s a time full of temptations that threaten their recovery, and increase the likelihood of a relapse. With the increased […]
The Difference Between Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol Dependance
With so many different terms describing problems to do with the consumption of alcohol, it can be difficult to know the difference or what each term means. In this article, we will be discussing the difference between alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence and other commonly used terms as well as how to get help if you […]
Is the Internet Contributing to the UK’s Gambling Addiction Problem?
Although an online gambling addiction is extremely similar to a regular gambling addiction, the two can differ. In this article, we will be taking a look at whether the internet is contributing to gambling addictions in the UK. We can support you with gambling addiction rehab. It used to be the case that in order […]
Fighting Relapse at Christmas
Christmas is a time filled with joy, fun and celebrations. Families across the world come together to catch up, enjoy food and exchange gifts (although Christmas may look slightly different this year). Parties go on into the early hours of the morning, often involving alcohol, and it’s common for gifts of wine and beer to […]
Gambling Addictions and Relationships
Although a gambling addiction can have a severe impact on the individual involved, it can also take a severe toll on those around them. It is estimated that for every person who has what is classed as a ‘gambling problem’, another seven people are negatively affected as a result. 3.6 million people reported that they […]
The Harsh Reality of Cocaine Addiction
Cocaine is often glamourised by celebrities and Hollywood films such as The Wolf of Wall Street, so it is easy to understand why so many people are tempted to try it, and eventually become addicted. When individuals first start using cocaine, it is typically considered to be a series of ‘one-offs’ that are reserved for […]
Has Hollywood Glamourised Drug Taking?
Drug taking is a topic which seems to be featured in many Hollywood films. On and offscreen, drugs have always seemed to be a large part of the showbiz world, a world that many ordinary people aspire to be part of. In this article, we will be taking a look at how drug abuse is […]
Drugs in Sport: Why Do Sports Stars Risk Taking Drugs?
When picturing individuals who are struggling with drug abuse, a world famous athlete probably isn’t who first comes to mind. However, the reality is that there are numerous current and former sports stars struggling with drug abuse for many different reasons. They appear to have everything: the fame, the money and be in peak physical […]