Substance Abuse
Demi Lovato’s Addiction Story
Demi Lovato is one of the most recognisable voices in modern pop music, known not only for their powerhouse vocals and chart-topping hits, but also for their openness about their personal struggles with addiction and mental health. Rising to fame as a teenager on Disney Channel, Demi went on to pursue successful music career, releasing…
Read MoreDrug Use & Sleep Disturbance
The use of recreational drugs and substances can have an impact on the quality of your sleep in different ways. Different drugs can have different effects, including keeping you alert, making it harder to maintain sleep, or altering your sleep patterns between rapid eye-movement sleep (light sleep) and non-rapid eye-movement sleep (deep sleep). Sleep can…
Read MoreAddiction: The Price of Fame
As a celebrity, finding moments of privacy without the limelight can be difficult. Sadly, the pressures and scrutiny that the media and society places on celebrities can lead to negative impacts on their physical and mental health, and relationships. As a direct result of this, many celebrities turn to some form of substance abuse, that…
Read MoreWhy Am I A Sad Drunk? And How To Stop
We’ve all been there – we’re out drinking with our friends in a lively social setting, the mood feels right, and you’ve just ordered your next delicious pint or cocktail. Except there’s just one problem – after you finish it, you start feeling sad for seemingly no reason. You expected to be purchasing a one-way…
Read MoreWhat Is a Come Down? Coping With Drug Withdrawal Symptoms
If you’ve ever heard someone describe how they feel the next day after taking drugs or drinking heavily, you’ve probably heard the term ‘come down’ on more than one occasion. But what exactly is meant by the term ‘come down’? And why do they happen? In this blog, we’ll breakdown everything you need to know…
Read MoreComing Face to Face with Addiction: Drew Barrymore’s Addiction Recovery
We’ve seen her memorable performances in Spielberg’s E.T, her heartthrob romcom years in Never Been Kissed, The Wedding Singer and 50 First Dates, and in recent years interviewing on ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’; but what of Drew herself do we know? Drew Barrymore’s Addictions: From Hollywood to Rehab Barrymore has spoken out about her rocky…
Read MoreRobert Downey Jr.’s Recovery Journey
One of Hollywood’s most acclaimed actors, Robert Downey Jr. had been through a successful recovery journey over alcohol and substance abuse. Once defined by his struggles, the star is very recognised nowadays after starring in some of the biggest movies in the last few years, such as Iron Man and the Avengers, and now with…
Read MoreSigns and Symptoms of Drug Addiction
Drug addiction can manifest itself in subtle ways, gradually taking hold of someone’s life. Recognising the early signs is crucial to preventing deeper dependency. However, even if you are experiencing the most severe symptoms of drug addiction, it is never too late to seek professional support to help you make a full recovery. In…
Read MoreHow Long Will I Be in Addiction Recovery?
When an individual attends treatment for a substance or behavioural addiction, treatment can last anywhere from 7 days to 30 days +. However, recovery is not the same as an addiction treatment. This is because recovery is defined as a process when an individual stops abusing any addictive substances or behaviours and changes their lifestyle…
Read MoreEffects of Alcohol on the Body & Withdrawal Symptoms
The effects of alcohol aren’t just restricted to specific organs or bodily functions – alcohol can have far-reaching consequences for the whole of your body. Alcohol misuse can lead to various short-term and long-term health problems, some of which can be life-threatening. From organ failure to addiction and mental health problems, sustained and unchecked alcohol…
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