Cocaine Comedown vs Cocaine Withdrawal
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant with short-lasting effects. It can leave you feeling energised, chatty, and confident. However, it can have many negative effects on your life, including your physical and mental health. For example, it can be highly addictive. This means that it can be difficult to stop taking cocaine once you develop a […]
What is Dual Recovery Anonymous?
Dual recovery addresses the challenges faced by men and women who experience both substance abuse and mental health issues. There are many programmes and resources available if you are dealing with dual diagnosis, such as Dual Diagnosis Anonymous (DDA) and Dual Recovery Anonymous (DDA). But what exactly is Dual Recovery Anonymous? How can it help […]
Top 5 Signs of a Ketamine Overdose
Ketamine was once primarily used as an anaesthetic in medical settings. However, more and more people are misusing ketamine. Ketamine misuse is a growing concern, with many people falling into a pattern of chronic drug abuse. This pattern often begins as recreational use but can quickly lead to problematic and compulsive drug-taking behaviour. Chronic ketamine […]
Will a Detox Help Me Stop Binge Drinking?
Binge drinking is a common issue across the UK, affecting people from all walks of life. In Great Britain, roughly 7.8 million people ‘binged’ on alcohol on their heaviest drinking day. If you think you have a drinking problem, there are several steps you can take. The first step to stop binge drinking and break […]
Help 4 Addiction – In Collaboration With The Police Federation
Help 4 Addiction – In Collaboration With The Police Federation Article By Nicholas Conn Table Of Contents At Help 4 Addiction, our team aims to provide support to people with any type of addiction and get you in touch with rehab centres in your community. We operate in multiple areas across the UK meaning that […]
Exploring The Short and Long-Term Effects of Crack Cocaine
Crack cocaine is a highly addictive and potent form of cocaine. Like other illicit drugs, crack cocaine can have devastating effects in both the short term and long term. Understanding these negative effects is important if you are looking to recover from crack cocaine addiction. But what exactly are the negative crack cocaine effects? That’s […]
How Addictive is Ketamine?
Ketamine was once primarily known as a dissociative anaesthetic used in medical settings. However, the drug has become more popular among recreational users in recent years. More and more people are misusing ketamine for its sedative effects – but can you get addicted to ketamine? How addictive is Ketamine? That’s what we’ll be exploring in […]
Librium for Alcohol Withdrawal: Does it Work?
Detoxification can be tough, especially if you have a severe alcohol addiction. The good news is that there is support out there for you. During a medical detox, for example, you will receive professional addiction support. You may also be prescribed detox medication to help ease withdrawal symptoms. A common medication prescribed for those detoxing […]
Key Signs Your Liver is Healing From Alcohol
When you begin abstaining from alcohol, your body can begin to heal – and your liver is no exception. Your liver is a vital organ that’s responsible for processing nutrients, detoxifying blood, and aiding in digestion. However, your liver can be greatly impacted by alcohol consumption. When you commit to quitting alcohol, your liver begins […]
Ketamine Side Effects To Be Aware Of
Often referred to as “K” or “Special K” on the streets, ketamine is a dissociative anaesthetic that induces a sense of detachment from reality. The drug was originally designed for surgical purposes (e.g. ketamine injections) but has found alternative applications, such as pain management and treating depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While it […]
