The reality of benzodiazepine use and addiction is marked by widespread use and a significant risk of misuse. Benzodiazepines, often prescribed for their anxiolytic and sedative pr…

Cocaine is seen by some people as the ultimate party drug, promising endless nights of euphoria, energy and excitement. However, the harsh reality of cocaine addictio…

Managing cravings and temptations when in recovery from any addiction is extremely difficult, but alcohol addiction comes with an added dimension. Alcohol is legal, ubi…

When we are in the depths of something difficult, adequately reflecting can often be very hard. This means that sometimes, we do not see the extent of a problem ourse…

What is alcohol addiction?
Alcohol addiction, also known as alcoholism, is a chronic disease characterised by a person’s inability t…

In late September of 2023, a significant development unfolded in the state of Florida as it joined the growing list of states to ban the drug tianeptine, often ominously referred…

Many women choose to refrain from alcohol consumption during their pregnancies, to the extent that when a woman in our circle opts for sobriety, it often piques our curiosity a…

In 2018, the tabloid press began warning the UK public about new drugs said to give users the strength of the Hulk and causing a spate of “zombie face eating” in the US. The drugs …

There is a very strong link between drug addiction and crime, but it is not a crime to be a drug addict, despite what many people believe. The issue of why drug addiction is a crim…

There are many people in society who see alcoholism as a moral failing or a consequence of bad behaviour when it is, in fact, an illness of the brain. Some refer to addictions such…

Substance abuse can lead to a host of problems for individuals and their families. Whether it is alcohol or drugs that are being abused, the consequences can include poor health, u…

One of the hardest addictions to treat is a cocaine addiction because of the cravings that the user experiences when the effects of the drug wear off. With such intense short highs…