Blog, Stories
Jan 21, 2025

Addiction can bring people to the extremes of their physical, mental and emotional well-being. Complete recovery is often an uphill battle deceptive enough to make someone feel as though they’re …

Blog, Society
Jan 08, 2025

Drink driving is one of the leading contributors to road accidents globally. In 2022, the RAC estimated that 6,800 people were killed or injured in the UK when at least one driver was over the d …

Blog, Medicine
Jan 06, 2025

Prescription drug regulations vary widely across the globe, so a medication that’s readily accessible in one country might be tightly restricted in another. This could be extremely dangerous for …

Blog, Mental health
Nov 29, 2024

Mental health for men is quite frequently overlooked or stigmatised. Alarmingly, suicide rates among men are through the roof, and unfortunately are significantly higher than those of women; in …

Blog, Rehab services
Nov 26, 2024

Often, a standardised approach to addiction treatment isn’t an adequate fit for some people’s needs. While traditional rehab centres often focus on basic care and group therapy, luxury rehab opt …

Blog, Society
Nov 08, 2024
Alcohol use is extremely common among those with PTSD because many find that turning to drinking as a form of self-medication is a very quick, short-term method of alleviating their symptoms. For cl …

Blog, Rehab services
Nov 05, 2024
Overcoming substance addiction is one of the most difficult challenges a person can face, especially when unhealthy environments and inadequate support systems make recovery feel insurmountable. Tra …

Blog, Substance abuse
Oct 17, 2024
What is cocaine and its effects?
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug derived from the leaves of the coca plant, which is native to South America. It is commonly found in two forms: powdered cocain …

Blog, Health and wellbeing
Oct 03, 2024
What is hard seltzer?
Hard seltzer is a mix of carbonated water, alcohol and flavourings. It generally contains 4-6% alcohol and comes in 330ml cans. The ‘hard’ part refers to the alcohol, and the …

Blog, Health and wellbeing
Sep 06, 2024
Zopiclone is a widely prescribed medication designed to provide short-term relief for insomnia. As part of the "Z-drug" class, which also includes zolpidem and zaleplon, zopiclone helps users fall a …

Blog, Health and wellbeing
Aug 12, 2024
What is fake alcohol?
Fake alcohol, also known as counterfeit or illegally produced alcohol, is a form of alcohol that is made in unlicensed distilleries or people’s homes and is intended for sal …

Blog, Health and wellbeing
Aug 07, 2024

Diazepam is a sedative medication of the benzodiazepine class, prescribed for anxiety, seizures, fits and muscle spasms. It’s also used in hospitals to ease alcohol withdrawal and as a surgery pre …

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