As of 2016, the UK was the second biggest consumer of codeine in the world. It’s the most prescribed opioid in the UK and is also available over-the-counter, combined w
Crack cocaine use, purity, and production are all increasing, according to government reports. After a downward trend in crack consumption, the percentage of crack coca
Binge drinking is a significant public health concern, with nearly one in six adults engaging in the behaviour regularly, and 25% of them binge drinking at least weekly
Cocaine and alcohol both come with the potential for catastrophic health and social consequences, but their impacts vary depending on things like usage patterns, indivi
What is chemsex?
Chemsex is a term to describe sexual activity, predominantly but not exclusively between men, while under the influence of recreational drugs.
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If you’re prone to the temptations of cocaine, staying sober while managing these lures is no easy task. Even after initial recovery, the addictive nature of cocaine
There are good habits and bad habits. Sipping coffee every morning, for example, is not necessarily a harmful routine behaviour. On the other hand, things like scrollin
Diazepam and alcohol both carry their own catalogue of life-altering dangers. For the past 20 years, there has been a steady increase in deaths related to diazepam acro
Social media addiction is not listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the handbook used worldwide for the diagnosis of mental health conditions,
Cocaine attracts over 18 million people daily and is known for being a stimulant. As part of a sprawling network of trade, addiction and devastation, cocaine and its equally potent
The effects of cocaine on the body are damaging at best and life-threatening at worst. It’s shocking how a substance as fine as talc slowly breaks down the tissues of the mouth and
In the 1970s and 1980s, cocaine was often portrayed in the media as a luxurious party drug, for the hedonistic lifestyle of the rich and famous. This glamorous image was reinforced