When we think about addiction or read up on the subject, the majority of the content, unsurprisingly, focuses on the addicts themselves. But what about their loved ones? The ones left reeling by …
We all have things in our lives that we turn to for comfort, solace, or escape. When we try to give a name to these objects and actions of affection, we sometimes use the words “habit” and “ …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Prescription drugs, intended for legitimate medical purposes, have increasingly been misused by individuals seeking euphoric effects similar to those provided by illegal drugs. This misuse include …
When we think of drug addiction, we may automatically think about the use of and dependency on illicit substances. That means that the language around addiction frequently conjures images of cocai …
Lately, media coverage of meth addiction often uses terms like ‘epidemic’ and ‘crisis,’ framing people struggling with meth addiction in a negative context. The portrayal of shocking behaviours an …
Ever notice how you can get a crash course in a culture just by hanging out at a bar? It’s like cultural anthropology meets happy hour. Forget language hurdles – the real communication happens i …
For generations, indulging in alcohol has been a social norm, but recent research indicates a shifting trend. According to a report, youth drinking in general has taken a sharp decline since the e …
