Alcohol poisoning; the signs, symptoms and treatment Alcohol poisoning is mainly caused by consuming a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time. Anyone who consumes excessive amounts of alcoholic substances is putting themselves in danger of an...
Read MoreAlcohol now banned on Scottish trains There was a time when you would find a late-night train full of passengers heading home from a night out. They may be possibly rounding out the evening with a few drinks. Some people...
Read MoreWhat Happens in Rehab? Did you know that within April 2018 and March 2019, 268,251 adults were in contact with drug and alcohol services? That is a 4% increase from the previous year! You’ve made a life-changing decision to be ‘clean’, what’s...
Read MoreFinding Affordable Addiction Rehab Affordable rehab is available in the UK, especially if you are willing to travel. There are rehabs that are low-cost and still effective. In the United Kingdom, you have to pay for private rehab treatment. Rehabs...
Read MoreDrug and alcohol dependency Drug and Alcohol dependence is a growing problem worldwide. A casual glance at the newspapers will reveal stories of crimes and tragedies occurring to all types of people while under the influence of alcohol. The problem...
Read MoreIf you or someone you love is looking to enter into rehab, it’s only natural that you’d begin to wonder about whether rehab actually works or not. It’s understandable to question these things, and that’s what we’re here for. We’re...
Read MoreAlcohol dependence is also known as alcohol dependence syndrome, a type of alcohol use disorder. It can range from mild to severe in terms of the level of dependence. Being dependent on alcohol is a very serious condition. Simply put,...
Read MoreBenzodiazepines are most commonly prescribed for anxiety conditions, especially panic disorder (PD) and generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). They are also sometimes prescribed for seizure disorders. Klonopin, for example, is often prescribed for epilepsy. Benzodiazepines are also prescribed for insomnia...
Read MoreA Relatable Film for School Children Dogs have much to teach us about life and so what better way to help children understand addiction than through ‘It’s A Dogs Life’. The short movie is about children and addiction and features...
Read MoreWhen entering treatment for alcohol addiction in a residential alcohol rehab facility, you will be welcomed by a team member who will assess your health before your treatment commences. In most residential alcohol rehabs, you will also meet the medical...
Read MoreMore than 70% of the drug-related deaths in the world are related to the use of opioids. Methadone has been found to be useful for pain relief and opioid detox when used properly as prescribed by a physician. However, this drug...
Read MoreIf you have an addiction, attending rehab can help you recover. But what is the cost of rehab in the UK? Here, we discuss the different choices you have available. If you have a limited amount of money, there are...
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