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Mar 11, 2025
Addiction is a condition that affects the brain in profound and still not fully understood ways. What we do know is that substances like drugs and alcohol rewire the brain’s …
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Nov 27, 2024
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 with ibupro …
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Dec 22, 2023
When we encounter an alcoholic character on TV or in film, it’s often the ‘humorous drunk’ making bad yet hilarious decisions. So, why do filmmakers choose this portrayal? Isn’ …
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May 20, 2017
Cornwall’s Andy Kent of Perranporth is a fifty-year-old RAF veteran who recently spoke out about his battle with depression, drug addiction, and alcoholism. He has been sober now …
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May 02, 2017
Lynne has been sober for ten years and has managed her alcoholism successfully, but now she finds herself dealing with an eating disorder. She is binge-eating and has noticed sever …
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Feb 03, 2017
For an addict, the thought of partaking in drug detox and follow-up treatment can be frightening and nerve-wracking; however, this is totally normal. Some affected individuals may …
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Nov 08, 2016
Those who suffer from a gambling addiction are often in denial about having a problem. One harmless bet can eventually turn into a vicious obsession that can utterly consume the in …
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Nov 07, 2016
Addictions to illegal drugs such as heroin and cocaine are common in many towns and cities across the UK. Even though drug use has been declining in recent years, many individuals …
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Oct 28, 2016
In many cases, a drug addiction not only ruins the life of the addict but it can also have an effect on the lives of their loved ones. It is often the case that close friends and f …
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Oct 26, 2016
Countless individuals simply cannot comprehend the fact that other people could be suffering from a food addiction. Many believe that this illness cannot be classed as a ‘real’ …
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Oct 21, 2016
Once affected by a heroin addiction, it can be very difficult to break the cycle of drug abuse. The intense cravings for the drug make it almost impossible to quit, but even those …
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Sep 09, 2016
Drug abuse and addiction are common causes of violent behaviour within communities, and it places an enormous strain on emergency services. While some people can use drugs recreati …