The dangers of methadone use Last year a staggering 1,187 people died in Scotland as a direct result of a drug overdose, and poisoning and nearly half of the drug deaths in Scotland were attributed to the potent narcotic opiate...
Read MoreThe dangers of drinking alcohol and driving It’s really easy to slip up. A fun night out after work and going to a bar to relax with co-workers. You have a couple and feel fine. It’s when you get into...
Read MoreBrexit’s effects on alcohol use As the deadline of Brexit fast approaches (again), it is prudent to ask from an addiction treatment point of view, how this will impact the UK’s drinkers. No other single word in the English language...
Read MoreScottish drug deaths Drugs in Scotland and alcohol addiction in the UK is at an all-time high. But, no area of the UK has as many problems as the drug problems in Scotland. If you thought you knew what was...
Read MoreShaking after drinking Waking up with a hangover is bad enough, but why do you shake after drinking? Don’t panic too soon. Hangover shakes, tremors, headaches, nausea, vomiting, night sweats, thirst, dizziness, dry mouth and stomach pains are common hangover...
Read MoreIt’s pretty common to have had one bad night of drinking in your life. Hangover shakes, tremors, headaches, nausea, vomiting, night sweats, thirst, dizziness, dry mouth and stomach pains are common hangover symptoms. What’s not as common is someone having...
Read MoreMale drug use They say men find it hard to talk about their feelings and admit they have problems. This may be one of the reasons why a greater proportion of men than women not only use drugs but fall...
Read MoreAddiction in the Family When asked, many spouses are completely surprised when told their partner is addicted to drugs or alcohol. Many don’t want to see it and ignore it. Others miss the warning signs until it’s too late, and...
Read MoreUnderage alcohol-use Most people would say they are against underage drinking but statistics show we are more lenient when it comes to giving our own kids a ‘try’ of drinks. Having your first drink is almost a rite of passage...
Read MoreThe Chemsex scene According to information collated by The Global Drugs Survey, London has recently been hailed as the ‘chemsex capital’ of Europe. The report further found that young Brits are most likely to engage in chemsex in London out...
Read MoreMilitary alcohol use People who choose to join the military often do so with their eyes wide open, knowing the risks and dangers associated with it. They will be the ones putting their lives on the line should a crisis...
Read MoreAlcohol; the legal drug There is a lot of media focus on opiates and the opioid epidemic that is ruining many lives right now. This does take the focus off what still is, and has been for a long time,...
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