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What is a behavioural addiction?

The concept of behavioural addictions has gained some traction in the scientific community over the past few years but is still somewhat controversial. For a long time, members of the psychiatry community refused to recognise these behaviours as true addictions, but many experts are now realising that many of these bear the same hallmarks as

Alcoholism help and intervention

Alcoholism affects a lot of people, and the numbers are far starker than you would think. Alcoholchange.org estimates that there are around 589,101 dependent drinkers in the UK, with less than 20% in treatment for their addiction. People tend to think about alcoholics as people whose addiction has completely taken over their lives, and who

How Long Does Heroin Stay in Your System?

Why Is Drug Abuse A Social Problem

Understanding Addiction

For people who have never struggled with addiction, it can be hard to understand those who continuously choose a course of action which is causing serious problems in their lives. Understanding addiction means more than understanding the science behind how and why a person becomes an addict, it also means understanding the cycle of addiction,

Prescription drug addiction is on the increase

Following research which indicated a growing problem with addiction to prescription medications in the UK, a government investigation has been launched into how doctors prescribe these drugs, and to decide if we are too reliant on these treatment options. There has been a more than 100% rise in the number of antidepressants prescribed in England

Why Social Media Could Be Contributing To Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Teens

Dealing With Employees Suffering From Alcoholism

Watching someone you know deal with an addiction can be very difficult. However, understanding how to approach and support them can be even tougher. As the use of drugs and alcohol advances, especially in fast paced, highly-stressful working environments, more and more employers are struggling to gauge whether their employees are using, and if so,

Opioid Painkiller Addiction is becoming a serious issue in the UK

Opioid painkiller addiction has been recognised as a public health crisis in the US and Canada and officials have dubbed it an “opioid epidemic”. But sadly, this problem is not confined to the North American continent, opioid painkiller addiction is becoming a serious issue right here on our doorstep as more and more people in

Alcohol Poisoning – Signs and Symptoms

You can drink alcohol in moderation, and it will not be a problem. Having the occasional lager in the pub with your mates or a glass of wine at a dinner party is perfectly normal but alcohol abuse can be extremely dangerous. Besides the risk of developing alcohol use disorder from long term frequent excessive