The hidden cost of drug addiction
Drug addiction is a condition that spreads throughout families, carrying costs that people may not realise. Most of us assume the main expense of drug
Drug addiction is a condition that spreads throughout families, carrying costs that people may not realise. Most of us assume the main expense of drug
Why use sleeping pills? The purpose of sleeping pills is to help you get to sleep and to help establish a natural sleep rhythm. Previous
When is sleep medication required? Stress, anxiety and mental health conditions can cause a disruption to a person’s sleep pattern and result in the individual
The USA tariff wars with Mexico and Canada President of the United States, Donald Trump, has introduced trade tariffs on goods coming into the country
Introduction of Ketamine Although most people will think of Ketamine as being a horse tranquiliser, it was, in fact, approved for medical use for human
Scotland has the highest number of drug related deaths in Europe Scotland is a beautiful country but it also has a drug crisis as it
Mental health in the UK is at a low ebb In a recent global survey, dated April 2024, the UK was ranked the second worst
Elton John’s views on cannabis When Sir Elton John makes a personal statement in such a publication as Time magazine about his feelings on the
What are County Lines Are you worried about from where your addicted family member gets their drugs? Are you worried that your family member is
Mental health in the UK is at a low ebb In a recent global survey, dated April 2024, the UK was ranked the second worst
Help! The GP will not renew my prescription! Consider this scenario: You have an appointment with your GP and are subsequently prescribed appropriate medication for
The arrival of Cannabis in the UK Cannabis is a plant based drug that can be eaten, smoked or vaped and is also known as
Prescription medication can be addictive and dangerous Any drug, taken over a period of time, and that time will vary for everyone, has the potential
Fatal ketamine injection In recent weeks, there has been yet more publicity around the death of Matthew Perry, the popular Friends actor who died as
Cannabis has been available in the UK for hundreds of years Varieties of cannabis plant have been grown in the UK for hundreds of years
Drugs and cutting agents It has always been the case that drugs such as Cocaine or Heroin are “cut” with other substances to produce more
What is addiction? The National Institute on Drug Abuse states that “addiction is the inability to stop doing a compulsive behaviour regardless of the consequences.”
What is cocaine? Cocaine is a highly addictive and illegal stimulant that is produced from the leaves of a particular coca plant, Erythoxylon Coca, which
Drugs are now easily available to all In the past there may have been a so-called war against drugs but it would now seem that
Benzodiazepine addiction such as addiction to diazepam / valium It is not uncommon for residential addiction treatment centres to admit people for a Benzodiazepine detox
What is drug addiction? Addiction is defined as a chronic relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug taking despite the ongoing and increasing adverse consequences. Drug
What are prescription drugs? Prescription drugs are medications that need to be accompanied by a prescription in order for them to be obtained. Prescription drugs
What is prescription drug abuse? A description of prescription drug abuse would be the use of prescribed medication but not in the way that it
The war against drugs and addiction is a losing battle In the battle between law enforcement and the movement and increasing availability of drugs in
Fear of coming off medication One of the main reasons people with a prescription drug addiction delay in getting help is because they have been
GPs are now rarely responsible for someone becoming addicted to prescription drugs GPs are far more diligent these days than they were even a few
Genetic link to addiction There is medical evidence that people can be born with a predisposition to having a dependency on the liquid drug that
How and why addiction to prescription drugs occurs One of the issues with people taking prescription drugs is the mental concept that they must be
Heroin addiction and old age rarely co-exist At The Haynes Clinic we get people of all ages admitted for an alcohol addiction (even 80 years
Codeine is easily available There are many thousands of people who buy Codeine, on a daily basis, throughout the country. Codeine can be purchased without
Heroin – the history Heroin has a long and interesting history. It wasn’t always a street drug and is still used in some countries for
Drugs are more available than in the past Undoubtedly the war on drugs was lost a long time ago. A diminishing UK Police force has
Can prescriptions be renewed over a long period of time? Surprisingly, not that long ago, prescriptions that were initially administered by GPs were able to
What is ketamine? Ketamine has long been associated with being a “night club drug,” and also linked with the use of Ecstasy. It comes in
My dysfunctional and neglectful childhood I was born in a village in South West England. I was the youngest of 3 children and my mum
Cannabis remains illegal in the UK There is just one illegal drug that has been campaigned for to be legalised, for so many reasons and
If the name of a medication ends with the letters PAM, this indicates two things. Firstly, it had a licence to be manufactured some considerable
Why do people use cocaine? Although people are generally aware that cocaine, like most recreational drugs, is addictive, people still try it knowing the risks.
Diazepam Addiction seems to be a growing problem Working in a rehab addiction treatment centre, I have become aware recently of more people than at
What is cannabis? Cannabis is a leafy green plant (also known as a hemp plant). It is used illegally in the UK as a recreational
Drug addiction is characterised by an inability to stop using mood altering substances despite the fact that they are doing physical and / or emotional
Cocaine is a stimulant which usually gives a ‘high’ and alcohol is a depressant affecting mood, thinking, mobility, behaviour and judgement.
Heroin is derived from poppy seeds. It can be referred to as smack, junk, and brown / brown sugar. It is an extremely addictive drug.
What are the best ways of supporting your child whose drinking or using is out of control? First, it may be the case that you think they have a problem but they do not think this.
Cannabis has several active substances. These include THC and related chemicals. The chemicals bind to molecules in the brain and digestive system.
Cocaine is a very addictive drug that enhances alertness, attention, and liveliness. It is one of the most widely used illicit drugs in the world.
If you are wondering if the behaviour traits you are noticing are signs of, or because of addiction, read on.
Ketamine was originally used as a horse tranquilliser. It can also be referred to as Vitamin or Super K, K, Ket, Special K, Green, Wonk or Donkey Dust.
Crack cocaine is derived from powdered cocaine by combining it with water and another substance.
As soon as you try cocaine you are risking that this could lead to addiction. Especially if you have an addictive personality.
Diazepam is an extremely addictive prescription medication that should only be used for a brief period of time.
Read about he Haynes Clinic and the many enquiries from people addicted to cannabis we have
According to a recent survey conducted by One Poll amongst 2000 adults, alcohol consumption has risen with four in ten households drinking more.
Am I an Addict? Can you answer yes to one or more of the below? Is your life controlled by drugs? Do you spend a
The origins of Cocaine On a recent trip to South America we were told how the coca plant is one of the most healthy and
Heroin is an opiate, derived from the poppy seed. Other opiates include codeine and, in synthetic form methadone. Tramadol is a prescribed drug which is
There are many people in the UK who are, in my opinion, taking too many prescription medications. This could be for a number of reasons
I never considered myself a drug addict although I had used alcohol and drugs for nearly 30 years continuously. I did believe, especially in my
Working in a drug and alcohol rehab clinic, I am often asked for my opinion on whether or not this new development is going to
There has been a lot of publicity recently about the reduction in the proportion of young people drinking. More than a quarter (27%) of young
In the past there was a limit to the substances that could have been abused or experimented with. During the so called ‘hippy’ era marijuana
The problem with crack as a drug and this addiction to it, is changing and developing in the UK. This ultimately leads to greater health
Being addicted to cocaine can be very abusive on the body. Once having tried cocaine, the person cannot predict or control the extent to which
Although the cocaine addict doesn’t intend to draw everyone into their addiction, they do. Cocaine is one of the most rampant addictions in today’s society
In the present day pressure cooker existence of modern life. What greater threat is there for the well-being and future of ourselves and our children
Synonyms of Cannabis Cannabis is known by various their names. These include; marijuana, pot, reefer, buds, grass, weed, dope, ganja, herb, boom, Mary Jane, joint,
To escape the law, companies selling this drug online claimed it was plant food, bath salts or research chemicals and not fit for human consumption.
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a vital role in a variety of different behaviours. The major behaviours dopamine affects are movement,
Crystal Meth is the street name for the drug Methamphetamine. Methamphetamine is an illegal drug in the same class as cocaine and other powerful street
Subutex is an opioid-type medicine, which contains the active ingredient buprenorphine. Opioids act in the same way as other strong painkillers such as codeine, morphine,
Ketamine is a Class C drug which is often used for operations on humans and animals as it is a short-acting general anaesthetic . It
Benzodiazepine is a psychoactive drug, pharmacologically used to treat anxiety, insomnia, alcohol withdrawals and seizures. This is due to its sedative, sleep inducing and anti-anxiety
Cocaine can make the user feel euphoric, positive, wide awake and generally very confident. These effects alongside the fact that many are able to drink
Heroin Heroin is arguably the most addictive drug in the world. It affects opioid receptors throughout the body and mirrors the effects of endorphin’s, dampening
Cocaine is cheaper in the UK than most other European nations. Considering the fact that the UK pays more for alcohol cigarettes and even petrol.
Many people have argued that marijuana is neither addictive nor a problem to the lives of those who use it. People argue that marijuana is
Opiate addiction Trying to understand the reasons behind who are more likely to have an opiate addiction and why they have a greater propensity towards
Prescription medications In the beginning of Alcoholics Anonymous people were rife with addiction to prescription medications. There was little divergence for the early members between
Research carried out by Dr. Amir Levine, Eric R. Kandel, and Denise Kandel at Columbia University examined the link between nicotine and cocaine. When then
Heroin is used recreationally due to the intense sense of euphoria and relaxation induced when it is taken and is arguably the world’s most addictive
Increasingly people are abusing multiple drugs at a time. Abusing a single drug is sufficient danger in itself and will often to drug addiction .
The dangers of recreational use of drugs The Drug and Alcohol Treatment Agency has recently pronounced that the perception of taking drugs has to change.
Drug addiction has been around for a very long time. From opium in the seventeenth century in China to cocaine leaves grown in the foothills
Marijuana / Cannabis is it an addictive substance? A large proportion of people; many think it is simply a “harmless herb”, or “just a plant”.
Many people view marijuana as being non-toxic in modern society, and many users of this drug think that it is also not addictive. This however
Cocaine can be taken in many different ways ending up with addiction, the vapour can be smoked, it can be injected in the liquid form,
What is ketamine? Conventionally, Ketamine is known to be used in veterinary medicine as an anaesthetic. Occasionally, in paediatric medicine it’s used for the same
What is methamphetamine? N-methyl-1-phenyl-propan-2-amine, also referred to as methamphetamine, methylamphetamine, or desoxyephedrine, commonly recognised as ‘meth’. In crystalline form, the chemical called crystal meth. Commonly
Almost instantly after taking a single dose of cocaine the effects will be apparent and will disappear relatively quickly. Generally a single dose will be
Marijuana addiction starts with people using marijuana in order to feel relaxed, to experience euphoria or to gain an altered sense of space and time.
Why meth? Methamphetamine is an artificial stimulant which has comparable effects to cocaine. However, with methamphetamine, the effects last much longer. One can find methamphetamine
It is not common knowledge about the addictive properties of a large number of the painkillers available today. Even though there are drug information facts
There is no harm in going out and enjoying yourself and having a few drinks. It may be that there is no harm in experimenting
Magic Mushrooms These are mushrooms which contain hallucinogenic chemicals. They are also referred to as shrooms and caps. When eaten they produce a feeling of
A controlled substances is generally a drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by a government. Cocaine Derived from coca leaves, it
Controlled substances come in a variety of forms. Possession of these is illegal, unless through prescription from a practising GP and are Misuse of Drugs
A report this week concludes that young people who smoke cannabis for years run the risk of a significant and irreversible reduction in their IQ.
Why crystal meth? There are many reasons why people will first try crystal meth; peer pressure, depression and boredom and more. However, once someone has
The risks of ‘letting off steam’ There are many places, such as raves, nightclubs, and parties where people go for fun – to let off
Drug addiction can occur when people develop a dependence on a substance after habitually using a psychoactive substance that has been used to alter perception
Dependency When a person abuses drugs on a regular basis, there are changes that take place in their brain and nervous system. This leads to
About Mephedrone Mephedrone, also called 4-methylmethcathinone (4-MMC), or 4-methylephedrone is a synthetic stimulant. A stimulant is a psychoactive drug which induces temporary improvements in mental
MDMA is a psychoactive synthetic drug with stimulating and hallucinogenic properties. This synthetic chemical can be extracted from an essential oil of the sassafras tree.
It’s well known that heroin is one of the most troubling drugs to become addicted to and one of the most difficult addictions to overcome.
Why cheap club drugs? The price of alcohol in pubs and clubs are increasing, and the government are considering placing a minimum price on a
Only within the last 25 years have we started to recognise and understand the dangers associated with drink driving. The government, law enforcement agencies and
Prescription sleeping pills are a common treatment by doctors for poor sleep (insomnia). However it is very easy to become addicted to sleeping tablets. They
Being at university, I have come to realise the number of students going to extreme lengths for good grades. Students are buying drugs to help
Last week’s Daily Mail headline highlighted the growing problem of becoming addicted to sleeping tablets. This is something that we have noticed here at The
Drugs are chemicals that work their way into the brain’s communication system. They disturb the way nerve cells would ordinarily send, receive, and handle information.
Although the cocaine addict doesn’t intend to draw everyone into their addiction. They do and this can destroy the family. Cocaine is one of the
Effects of cocaine on the body are loss of consciousness that can be caused by not breathing or bleeding in the brain, severe headache, seizures,
Cannabis Synonyms marijuana, pot, reefer, buds, grass, weed, dope, ganja, herb, boom, gangster, Mary Jane, sinsemilla, joint, hash, blow, blunt, green, Cannabis effects Psychological: Cannabis
Mephedrone – more commonly known by its street name ‘meow meow’ – belongs to the cathinones chemical group. This is a group similar to amphetamine
Crystal Meth is the street name for the drug Methamphetamine. Taking this drug increases alertness, energy, and concentration. In high doses this can induce euphoria,
Subutex is an opioid-type medicine, which contains the active ingredient buprenorphine. Opioids act in the same way as other strong painkillers such as codeine, morphine,
Benzodiazepines are commonly abused and misused as a recreational drug. This is partly due to their availability.