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Are you reducing drug or alcohol use? Perhaps you’re already totally sober. Alternatively, you might be supporting someone to maintain […]

Are you interested in trying the Twelve Step programme? Perhaps you’ve attended a meeting or two and want to find […]

Addiction for older adults is often overlooked. It’s an important issue, though, especially as drink and drugs generally have more […]

In many people struggling with addictions, polysubstance substance dependence can occur. It’s important to know what the effects and risks […]

Do you drink every day? Is low mood a constant experience that impacts other areas of your life? A negative […]

Alcohol withdrawal begins around eight hours after your final drink. It peaks between 24 and 72 hours but can continue […]

What does it mean to say that drug or alcohol treatment ‘worked’ for an individual? Unfortunately, there’s no simple answer […]

Stigma, according to the UK Drug Policy Commission, is a ‘‘stain or attribute’ marking out someone as unacceptable. It leads […]

Some examples of opioids include codeine, tramadol, morphine and fentanyl. Opioids are prescribed for a number of complaints, including chronic […]

The alcohol detox is the first step within a rehabilitation programme. People might use the terms ‘rehab’ and ‘detox’ interchangeably […]