The dangers of sleeping pills
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
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