Illegal Drug Addiction
Grief, Loss & Addiction: Navigating Triggers on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate and honour the women who have played an important role in our lives. However, for individuals who have experienced loss, whether through death, estrangement, or other means, Mother’s Day can be a difficult and triggering time. The Complexities of Grief and Loss Grief and loss can be complex…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Connection Between Eating Disorders & Addiction
Eating Disorders Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise awareness about the serious and often misunderstood mental health conditions that affect millions of people globally. At the same time, it highlights the link between eating disorders and addiction, as both can have devastating effects on a person’s physical, mental, and emotional health. What Are Eating…
Read MoreWhy Is Self-Care Important to Addiction Recovery?
What Is Self-Care? Self-care is the practice of taking action to maintain or improve your physical, mental, and emotional health. It encompasses a wide range of activities, from basic self-maintenance tasks such as getting enough sleep and eating a healthy diet to more intentional practices such as meditation and therapy. The Importance of Self-Care in…
Read MoreOpioid Drug Use UK – Is Fentanyl Deadlier Than Heroin?
With the increase in the use of synthetic opioids across the united nations, a worldwide drug report has found that the amount of deaths by overdose has risen in the United States and Tramadol is causing a ‘crisis’ is parts of Africa. Fentanyl is one of the worst offenders and due to the uncontrolled dosage…
Read MoreHeroin Deaths Double in Just Four Years
The number of heroin-related deaths in England and Wales has doubled since 2012, from 579 to 1,201, according to the latest ONS figures. Last year saw the highest number of drug-related fatalities ever recorded with 3,674 poisoning deaths, of which 2,479 exclusively involved illegal drugs. Scotland also recorded its highest drug death toll in 2015,…
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