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 […]
The Real Cost of Smoking
There’s no doubt that smoking is an expensive habit. In the March 2020 Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a pack of 20 cigarettes would rise by 27p, making the cheapest pack £9.10 and the most expensive pack £12.73. Hand-rolled 30g packs of tobacco have also risen by 67p, meaning the cheapest pack will cost £12.47 […]
Just How Serious is the UK’s Cocaine Addiction?
Cocaine is most commonly associated with partying, groups of lads, and a certain type of person. However, research has found that Class A drug abuse is on the rise and cocaine is being used everywhere, by many different types of people. Cocaine – The ‘Social’ Drug When individuals first begin to use cocaine, it is […]
How 2 Bolton Based Businesses are Tackling Addiction in the Aftermath of Lockdown
This week, our senior practitioner, Tina, met with fellow Bolton based business, WHYSUP, to discuss how we are tackling addiction following the coronavirus lockdown. WHYSUP was founded by Mark and Liam. They work to deliver presentations, workshops and keynotes to schools and businesses across the UK to educate and raise awareness of mental health and […]
Are There Different Levels of Drug Addiction?
From occasionally taking drugs to becoming addicted to them, there are many stages and factors which determine how addicted a person will become or if they will at all. These can include mental health problems, past trauma, peer pressure and a range of other external factors. Nobody wakes up one morning and decides to become […]
How To Help a Friend with an Addiction
Speaking to your friend about their addiction can seem awkward and intimidating, especially if you are unsure of how they may respond. This can make it hard to know what to do or say, particularly if you aren’t entirely sure if they really are suffering from an addiction. Below is some advice on how to […]
Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Drug Addiction
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT is a method of therapy to help someone’s recovery through the psychological aspect of their addiction. It allows the individual to take control of their thoughts and feelings which can lead them on a smoother path towards their recovery. Identifying the connection between their thoughts […]
The Psychology Behind Addiction
One of the first steps to understanding your addiction is understanding the psychology behind it. Unfortunately, the psychology behind addiction is complex and is often argued by psychologists and addiction experts. What we do know is that addiction has both physical and psychological aspects that must be targeted as part of the steps to recovery. […]
The Dangers of Going Cold Turkey
What is ‘Cold Turkey’? Cold turkey is a method of quitting addictive substances or behaviour by stopping taking or doing it immediately, as opposed to gradually coming off or away from it. Some people believe going cold turkey makes quitting easier as removing the substance from their lives in one swift action will stop the […]
Prescription Drug Abuse: How to Get Help
What is prescription drug abuse? Prescription drug abuse is the use of a prescribed medication in a way that is not intended by the doctor that prescribed it. This can include anything from taking your own prescription drugs in a higher dose than advised to snorting ground up pills for a recreational high. Prescription drug […]