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What’s The Connection Between Cocaine and Memory Loss?

20th January 2022

The use of cocaine can cause many short-term and long-term health effects on individuals including memory loss. What does cocaine do to the brain? It is important to understand the effects and dangers of cocaine and how it specifically effects your brain. Dopamine is the neurotransmitter that plays a role in the pleasure received from…

Can Exercise Help Your Recovery?

13th January 2022

It is a proven fact that regular exercise such as aerobics can decrease depression and anxiety that is associated with substance use and further boost an individuals self esteem and confidence. Why exercise? An addiction effects every aspect of an individual’s life; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Regular aerobics and any other physical activity that…

The Dangers of MDMA and Party Drugs

14th December 2021

Party drugs are commonly mixed or ‘cut’ with other harmful substances which include cocaine, ketamine and heroin, meaning that sometimes MDMA that individuals are purchasing may not even include any MDMA at all. As you cannot be sure of exactly what drugs, or even how much of the drug is in MDMA, it is difficult…

7 Reasons Why People Abuse Drugs

7th December 2021

There are many reasons as to why individuals abuse drugs, and they will vary greatly from individual to individual. However, in this article, we discuss seven of the most prevelant reasons why people use drugs. 1) Experimental purposes At a young age, many individuals are curious as to what happens when you take drugs and…

Is Vaping Cannabis Bad?

25th November 2021

There are risks involved with both smoking and vaping. However, as vaping is relatively new compared to smoking, there is less data on the long-term health effects it can have. The difference between smoking and vaping weed To vape cannabis, the oil is heated through a vaporizing device such as an e-cigarette, whereas smoking marijuana…

Can I Quit Drinking Without Rehab?

19th November 2021

Are you looking to cut down your alcohol consumption or completely quit drinking? Are you wondering whether or not you can do this without the need for rehab? Quitting alcohol can be a difficult task, and there are many obstacles that you will face along the way and for this reason, it is not advisable…

Why Acceptance is an Essential Part of Recovery

11th November 2021

Being accepting of the situation is an essential part of recovery. This is because when you learn to accept your circumstances, it can open a whole new door to sobriety. Let go of shame Shame is one of, if not the most powerful driver of the addiction cycle. It prevents individuals coming to terms and…

Paul Mersons Gambling Addiction

21st October 2021

On Monday 11th October, Paul Mersons new film ‘Paul Merson: Football, Gambling and Me’ was aired on BBC One. In this film, Paul talks very openly about his gambling addiction and states that in his lifetime has lost over £7 million due to the addiction. The film is Pauls journey to understanding where his compulsion…

Steps to Reduce Stress Related Drinking

12th October 2021

Many individuals turn to alcohol as a way to relieve stress but is consuming alcohol a way to reduce stress? What is stress? Stress is the emotional strain or tension an individual feels as a result from a good or bad circumstance. It can be triggered by various things such as buying a home, starting/…

How Recreational Drug Use at Clubs and Parties Can Cause Lasting Effects

24th September 2021

It’s no secret that at nightclubs and parties, young people commonly indulge in the world of drugs recreationally. Whilst this might not be a regular thing, the usage of drugs can implement serious long-term problems for those using.   What drugs are common amongst the nightlife scenes? According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse: the most common…

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