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 …

Blog, Society
Aug 01, 2024

In recent years, fentanyl has emerged as a major player in the opioid crisis, overshadowing heroin due to its potent and often deadly effects. Both fentanyl and heroin are opioids, but they differ …

Blog, Society
Jul 31, 2024

Ever experienced feelings of sadness, anxiety, or depression the day after drinking alcohol? Often referred to as the "booze blues," this is a common experience among drinkers in the UK and around …

Blog, Society
Jul 25, 2024

Addiction is a chronic disease. It is not something that develops overnight. Similarly, it is also not something that can be cured in an instant.

Addiction recovery is a process; it takes a cer …

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