The effects of crack cocaine abuse on the user are varied and significant. It also has major ramifications for the physical and psychological health of the families of those struggling w…

What is a recovery coach?
A recovery coach is a professional who supports you while you overcome your addiction. Their main aim is to steer you towards a life of health and balance. They’re a mix of …

Gambling is a behavioural addiction and is characterised by persistent and compulsive engagement in gambling activities despite the gambling addict experiencing negative consequences. Similar to any o…

Early recovery is a journey with many ups and downs, and brain fog can be one of the toughest roadblocks. This mental cloudiness can make healing seem even more difficult. Understanding brain fog and …

Recovery from addiction is a journey consisting of challenges and triumphs, a path that requires strength, resilience, and self-discovery. Sexual intimacy often remains a delicate and co…

When we spend time learning or developing new skills, the trajectory typically shows an overall upward motion. Take learning to play the guitar as an example. In the early days, there will be frustrat…

When we talk about addiction, we are not talking about one specific experience that is shared by each individual who struggles with dependency. In reality, the term addiction covers a ve…

The basics of the disease model of addiction
The disease model of addiction defines addiction as a chronic, relapsing brain disease characterised by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequen…

Recent statistics indicate that 2.7% of adults in the UK have used cocaine, ranking the country as having the second-highest rate of cocaine use in the world. Given these figures, it is reasonable to …

When we think of the environments, we’d most likely find someone struggling with alcohol addiction; bars, pubs, and clubs often come to mind. However, addiction can affect anyone, anywhere, including …

Drug addiction has extensive impacts on communities. Economically, it takes a serious toll due to increased healthcare costs, reduced workplace productivity, and heightened crime rates. 

 

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By now, most of us are familiar with the health risks linked to regular drug and alcohol use. There’s a wealth of information out there—from books and articles to podcasts and studies—that makes i…