Ecstasy; MDMA 40% of people that have ever spent the night out in the club have found themselves using ecstasy to have a good time. This leads to a host of questions that you might be seeking the answers to. What is...
Read MoreMephedrone (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...
Read MoreKetamine; 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...
Read MoreCocaine; it’s effects and treatment For thousands of years, natives of the Andes chewed or brewed coca leaves into a tea for refreshment and to relieve fatigue, similar to modern customs of chewing tobacco and drinking tea or coffee. The...
Read MoreSober October; are you game? Why not sign up for “Sober For October”? An exciting fund-raising effort is encouraging everyone to be booze-free for 31 days in October to support the charity. People who sign up are called ‘Soberheros’. You...
Read MoreDoes Depression Affect Perception? People with depression often say that they experience the world differently from others. They commonly report changes in appetite, and sometimes say that “time seems to drag on.” And the English language contains many metaphors that...
Read MoreUnderstanding the symptoms of anxiety Anxiety is normal, and it forms part of a natural range of responses to the world around us as we live our lives. The body reacts to fear and anxiety by releasing stress hormones such...
Read MoreHow Anxiety Causes Alcohol Usage Some people turn to alcohol if they have anxiety as they believe it relieves them of the condition. However, many mental health issues are linked to substance abuse and anxiety. The bottom line is, alcohol...
Read MoreDelirium Tremens Explained More commonly known as the DTs, most people know delirium tremens signify alcohol withdrawal. There’s a lot more to delirium tremens symptoms than shaking. Many people experience hallucinations, a racing heart, and sweating. Here, we take an...
Read MoreWhat Are Narcotics? A Narcotic is defined as ‘a drug which causes drowsiness or unconsciousness, or relieves pain’. Here and for the purpose of this site, the term ‘narcotic’ will refer to any drug taken for the purposes of intoxication and...
Read MoreSeeking Help for Alcohol Counselling For most people with alcohol problems, it’s rare for them to realise that a big change needs to occur and therefore go onto transforming their drinking habits overnight with the help of alcohol counselling. Recovery...
Read MoreAlcohol and drug addiction in the workplace Did you know that 47 % of workplace accidents result in serious injury? And, 40 % of those accidents, end in fatalities through being under the influence while at work? These are some alcohol abuse in...
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