How to take and score the FAST Alcohol Screening Test The FAST alcohol screening test screens people for hazardous drinking. It’s specifically devised to make a fast assessment and is used by health specialists as a tool to assess a patient’s...
Read MoreSolvent Inhalants; The facts and effects Whether it’s glue or gasoline, inhalants are legal, normal, and ‘safe.’ After all, preschoolers use glue. Parents pump gas into their cars to get to work. However, the effects of solvent abuse are serious....
Read MorePrivate rehab; for a succesful recovery If you are worried, you may have a drinking problem and need help or advice on alcohol treatment, and there are many avenues open to you. Providing you with the most comprehensive guidance and...
Read MoreFixing Scotlands alcohol problem It is a sad fact that many people in Scotland are facing a day to day battle with drug and alcohol abuse. The country is known for having a drinking culture, where, for a large percentage...
Read MoreMethadone in Prison There is a drug which has risen in prominence in Britain’s prisons in the past few years. It is the synthetic opioid originally created as a pain reliever, utilised in the long-term treatment of heroin addiction. However,...
Read MoreAlcohol and it’s effects on the liver Your liver is vital to you and alcohol does serious damage to it in many ways. Below is some information from the NHS: “It is estimated that: • 90-100% of heavy drinkers have...
Read MoreWho suffers from alcohol addiction? Many people use alcohol socially, and if it is enjoyed responsibly, there isn’t a problem. What if you are worried you may be drinking to excess? These are important considerations as alcohol is a toxin...
Read MoreHelping families and friends dealing with addiction Addiction affects everyone who has a relationship with the addict. Those closest to the addict may suffer their own trauma, which, if not treated correctly, can lead to serious, long-lasting health problems. Even...
Read MoreUnderage alcohol use explained 50% of children in the UK have had a taste of alcohol before they reach the age of 14. The UK teenage drinking issue that’s working its way across the UK, it’s no secret that there’s a...
Read MoreThe effects of cocaine withdrawals In the UK, 6% of people between 16 to 24 years old have tried cocaine. And for people aged 16 to 59, 2.6% took powdered cocaine. This number is steadily rising, which shows that there is...
Read MoreThe terms `placebo` or the `placebo effects` are very popular terms which many people are familiar with. They have especially been heard in reference to medication, where some often wonder if placebos can physically help you or is it merely...
Read MoreChampix; Facts, effects and addiction treatment Finding a way to quit smoking is one of the best things you can do for your overall health. Whatever the means of kicking that habit, it’s important that you do so. That said,...
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