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Matty Healy of The 1975, Recovering Addict
Matty Healy has been a popular face in the media for a number of years. In his recent interviews for his latest album Being Funny In A Foreign Language, he’s opened up further about his struggles with heroin addiction during his time in the band. Healy’s addiction to heroin lasted for around 4 years, whilst…
Read MoreLiving With Someone With an Addiction
Living with someone with an addiction can lead you to a rollercoaster of emotions. When you live with other people, there are always going to be accommodations for the other person’s needs, in order to create a harmonious and safe environment. However, when it comes to living with someone with an addiction, creating this balanced…
Read MoreWhat Did ‘Rat Park’ Teach Us About Addiction?
The ‘Rat Park’ experiment is well known within the world of researching addiction, and its findings revolutionised the way scientists viewed addiction to substances. Dr Bruce Alexander, the American psychologist behind the study, wanted to examine the relationship between the substance and the person, as well as the reasons behind addiction. The understanding of addiction…
Read MoreCo-Codamol Addiction: Symptoms & Treatments
Co-codamol, a pain reliever with paracetamol and codeine, is used to treat toothaches, migraines, and headaches. When taken properly, medications with codeine can be quite helpful, but if they are overused, there are hazards involved, and people can become caught in a Co-codamol addiction. One of the components of co-codamol, codeine, can cause physical and…
Read MoreJob Hunting After Rehab
Job hunting can be a daunting task for anyone at any time, but for those in recovery and post-rehab, this can be difficult and incredibly hard. In today’s society, stigmas that are attached to those post rehab can become increasingly influential in the working world, making it harder to find the right opportunity for you.…
Read MoreJamie Lee Curtis: Battle With Addiction
Jamie Lee Curtis, the award-winning actress, fought a battle with addiction that was kept hidden. The 63-year-old has now openly spoken out about her addiction to alcohol and Vicodin, a form of paracetamol, which started in 1989 after minor plastic surgery. Her addiction spanned 10 years, but she always maintained that no one knew. After…
Read MoreCelebrating Milestones in Recovery
Having been in addiction recovery, it is important throughout your recovery journey to celebrate your milestones and achievements. Achieving these milestones is a way of making it clear to yourself and others that you have chosen a better life and that you are working hard to achieve and maintain that. It can be incredibly difficult…
Read MoreIs the Prescription Medication Xanax Addictive?
In the UK, Xanax is most frequently referred to as Alprazolam or Benzodiazepines (Benzos). It is a prescription medication frequently given to people with anxiety or panic disorders. However, due to how quickly it provides comfort, it can become very addictive. As Xanax is swiftly absorbed into the bloodstream, it will provide you with fast-acting…
Read MoreCan Pets Aid Addiction Recovery?
Roughly 59% of households in the UK have a pet! That is a staggering total of approximately 17 million homes! Pets become part of the family when in the home. They become part of daily routines of life and people tend to change their routines around their pets too! But did you know that pets…
Read MoreImportance of Mental Health
Mental Health Issues are on the rise! In today’s world where we are always connected, mental health cases are rising rapidly. More people are suffering with anxiety, depression, and a sense of loneliness. Although this is not something new, it has been boosted significantly in terms of awareness and numbers since the Covid-19 pandemic. It…
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