Is Quitting Heroin Cold Turkey a Safe Option?

If you suffer from a Heroin addiction, you may be wondering whether quitting cold turkey is the best option. In this guide, we’ll be explaining why quitting Heroin cold turkey isn’t the most effective recovery technique and the health risks it involves. What Is Quitting ‘Cold Turkey’? Going cold turkey is a method of quitting […]

Does Cannabis Cause Paranoia?

Cannabis is often associated with its relaxing properties, however, for some people it can have an adverse effect, leading to paranoia. In this guide, we’ll be explaining how cannabis can cause paranoia and why some individuals may be more affected than others. What is Paranoia? To begin with, it’s important to know what paranoia is. […]

What Happens After I Leave Rehab for Cocaine Addiction?

Cocaine is a class A, stimulant drug abused by many people in the UK alone, and one of the leading rehab inducing narcotics the world over. Overcoming cocaine addiction can be a long and arduous undertaking. Attending rehab for any form of drug addiction can prove one of the biggest and most potentially impactful steps […]

Drug Related Deaths on the Rise in England and Wales

Today, the Office for National Statistics released their latest publication on deaths related to drug poisoning in England and Wales in 2021. Their data found that in 2021, there were 4,859 registered deaths that were related to drug poisoning. This number is the highest since records began in 1993, equivalent to a rate of 84.4 […]

Can Cocaine Cause Psychosis?

When discussing the negative effects of using cocaine, symptoms such as nosebleeds, heart attacks and stroke are often mentioned, however, few discuss the possibility of developing psychosis as a result of long term cocaine use. In this guide, we’re going to be explaining whether cocaine can cause psychosis and how you can seek recovery treatment […]

Using Family Support to Help Addiction Recovery

The consequences of addiction rarely affect the individual alone, often having a widespread and rippling effect that impacts those closest to them. The effects of addiction on family units and significant others can be devastating and cause a variety of issues such as financial strain, emotional pain, feelings of betrayal, breakdown of relationships, anger, anxiety, […]

How CBT Can Help with a Cocaine Addiction

When treating an addiction to cocaine, it’s crucial to find the right approach for your unique circumstances. At Acquiesce, one of our most popular forms of treatment is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). In this guide, we’ll be taking a look at exactly what cognitive behavioural therapy is and how it can help you to overcome […]

Differences Between Recreational Weed and Medicinal Marijuana

The cannabis plant has been used for a large number of things for thousands of years. From clothing, to weapons to food and recreation, the plant has a wide range of uses.  However, nowadays it’s cannabis’ recreational and medical uses which generate the most interest-  but what’s the difference between recreational and medical cannabis? Let’s […]

Am I Too Young for Rehab?

Identifying an alcohol or drug addiction can be difficult for young people between the ages of 18-25 due to the way in which binge drinking and frequent drug use is normalised, especially for those attending university.  However, if you have started to become concerned about your own relationship and behaviours with certain substances, you may […]

Methods to Prevent Resorting to Drugs in Times of Stress

Stress is our body’s natural response to pressure and it is often triggered when we experience something new, unexpected or when we feel like we have little to no control over a situation.  Some stress can benefit us, helping us to take on and master new challenges or saving our lives in a fight or […]