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The UK’s First Ever Drug Consumption Room to Open in Scotland Next Month
Scotland is about to open the UK’s first-ever drug consumption room. It’s a controversial move aimed at addressing the ongoing drug crisis, but it has divided opinions across the UK. This is a significant shift in how we approach drug use, as it focuses on harm reduction rather than punishment. But what exactly is a…
What Are the Long-Term Effects of Cannabis?
Cannabis use (which is also known as marijuana) has become normalised. Many people use it for fun or to relax. Some even use it to help with medical problems and manage chronic pain. But what happens if you use cannabis for a long time? In this blog, we explore whether there are long-term health effects…
Do Drugs Make You Age Faster?
Drug use brings a number of potential risks. In the short-term drug use can affect your behaviour, impairing your judgement and reactions and making you more likely to have an accident. There may also be risks of overdose, depending on the substance involved. In the longer term, many drugs are addictive and can cause or…
How to Celebrate Christmas in Recovery
Christmas is a time of year that’s meant to be filled with joy, celebrating with loved ones. However, for those in recovery, the festive period can bring feelings of stress, temptation, and isolation, making it a challenging time to maintain sobriety and mental well-being. At Nova Recovery, we understand that Christmas, and even the time…
Does Vaping Cause Hair Loss?
Vaping is a common activity that many people engage in when trying to quit smoking. It is often an interim solution for quitting smoking, or sometimes it is an additional habit. Whilst vaping is still relatively new, there are a number of potentially negative health problems that could happen as a result of long-term vaping.…
Cocaine in the UK – Is it on the Rise?
Cocaine addiction in Scotland and the rest of the UK is a continuing problem that needs to be effectively dealt with. For some people, cocaine rehab is the only solution, but many can get help before the addiction worsens to that level. Understanding cocaine use in the UK and its rise in popularity can help…
What Happens When You Quit Smoking And Start Vaping?
Every day people try and fail to quit smoking due to nicotine addiction. Non-smokers are unaware of how addictive nicotine can be and how ingrained it can be in a person’s lifestyle. Smoking is the cause of around 75,000 deaths a year in this country and people are looking for tools to help them quit.…
How Long Until Nicotine Withdrawal Starts: A Timeline
Thinking about quitting smoking for good? Are you wondering how long until nicotine withdrawal starts, and what to expect? You’re in the right place. Fewer people in the UK are smoking than has been the case in decades. Back in 1948, more than four-fifths (82%) of men smoked, while the proportion of women smoking peaked…
What is the Difference Between Cocaine and Heroin
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug that is known for its stimulating and euphoric effects on the central nervous system. Cocaine is a Schedule II controlled substance in most countries, meaning it has a high potential for abuse and is illegal to manufacture, distribute, or possess. Cocaine typically comes in a white, crystalline powder form;…
How Long to Rewire the Brain from Addiction
Addiction is a very complex condition that affects the brain’s reward system. The reward system is responsible for processing pleasurable experiences. When we engage in these pleasurable activities, our brains release dopamine, a neurotransmitter that produces feelings of pleasure. Drugs can affect the reward system by flooding the brain with dopamine. This produces a powerful…