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Author: John

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Trained in addictionology in the Johnson Model, and specializing in substance abuse for individual and couple counselling. John's personal experience has given him a wealth of insights, which he integrates into practice. His extensive training has allowed him to gain expertise in individual and group counselling, concurrent disorders, case management, executing treatment plans and relapse prevention. He started this free helpline as a result of a life change and to help others get sober and live a life free from drugs and alcohol. John covers a variety of topics relating to addiction and recovery in his articles.

Articles from John

korsakoff syndrome

Korsakoff Syndrome

John February 17, 2024

Korsakoff Syndrome: Signs and treatments Heavy drinking sustained over a long period can cause a deficiency in Thiamine, or Vitamin B1, in the body. If this deficiency is not reversed or halted, it can progress into Korsakoff’s syndrome. The lack...

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Opioid epidemic and drug abuse concept with closeup on a heroin syringe or other narcotics surrounded by scattered prescription opioids. Oxycodone is the generic name for a range of opioid painkillers

What is Methadone?

John April 18, 2022

What Is Methadone? In 2019, the UK began going through a crisis as five people died each day from opioid overdoses. Because of this, UK regulators decided to strengthen opioid addiction and dependence warnings on information labels. Even with the...

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Ayahuasca

John May 30, 2024

What is Ayahuasca? When people speak of Ayahuasca, you may envisage spiritual ceremonies involving LSD-type drugs in far-off foreign places. Peru’s Ayahuasca industry has boomed over the last few years as tourists head to take the plant medicine Ayahuasca. Ayahuasca...

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Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

John April 18, 2022

What is meth Methamphetamine is mainly used as an illegal recreational drug and is a potent central nervous system stimulant. Below we’re going to let you know what the meth drug is, what it looks like, and the effects depending...

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Librium

John April 17, 2023

What is Librium? This article looks at the medication Librium, what this drug is, how it can help in the short-term treatment of alcohol withdrawal, the possible side effects, and how to access a Librium detox. We also cover Librium...

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Acamprosate

Acamprosate

John November 2, 2022

Acamprosate (Campral) Acamprosate, also known as Campral, is a medication that is used as an accompaniment to therapy for the treatment of alcohol dependence and alcoholism. In 2014, acamprosate calcium tablets (Campral) were the most commonly prescribed drug for treating...

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Consequences Of Drug Misuse

John April 18, 2022

Consequences Of Drug Misuse Individuals who suffer from drug addiction, often have one or more accompanying medical issues, including lung and cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer, and mental disorders. Imaging scans, chest x-rays, and blood tests show the damaging effects of...

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Naphyrone

Naphyrone

John April 18, 2022

Naphyrone; a stimulant drug There is a new so-called designer drug which has emerged on the club and party scene. It has taken its place as a rising legal high in the UK, following the banning of a chemically similar...

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temazepam

Temazepam (Restoril)

John February 20, 2024

Temazepam; Restoril Temazepam (Restoril) is a prescription drug that is commonly prescribed on a short term basis to help with sleep disorders. As a member of the benzodiazepine family and a lesser well know one, some may not realise just...

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Alcohol Abuse In Scotland

John April 18, 2022

Scottish alcohol use When it comes to the alcohol issues in Scotland, the only way to improve the current state of those that live there is for everyone to do their part. Various issues can come from drinking regularly, and...

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what is mephedrone

What is Mephedrone?

John April 18, 2022

Mephedrone (4-methylmethcathinone) Mephedrone (4-methylmethcathinone) is an illegal synthetic stimulant drug of the amphetamine and cathinone classes that is widely available and relatively cheap to buy. Users report that its effects are similar to that of speed, ecstasy and cocaine. When...

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What is Ketamine?

John May 27, 2024

Ketamine; effects and treatments Ketamine is a Class B controlled drug in the UK and has been used as a pharmaceutical medicine for over twenty years. However, due to its powerful hallucinogenic, sedative and analgesic properties, it is also a...

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