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How To Identify Sleeping Pill Addiction
Sleeping pills are sedative-like medications that are prescribed to manage sleep disorders, such as insomnia. They are also prescribed for people who suffer from anxiety, panic, and high stress, who may be struggling to unwind and rest. Prescription sleeping pills are prescribed to induce a state of relaxation. They help those who struggle to switch…
Read BlogRelationship between alcohol consumption and depression
Both heavy alcohol abuse and depression are regularly spoken about in tandem. Whilst on the surface it is clear to see why, as unhealthy habits can cause low moments, and as low moments can motivate substance abuse, there’s so much more to their relationship. Alcoholism is a brain disease that induces compulsive and illogical behaviours…
Read BlogHow Alcohol Addiction Affects The Brain
The brain is a vital organ that regulates and maintains behaviours, memory, learning, actions, feelings, choices, outlooks, and mental health. It’s also an instrumental part of the central nervous system, which communicates with other vital areas of the body, controlling everything from body temperature to breathing. Brain health is very important, in order to lead a healthy and balanced life. For…
Read BlogTreating an Alcohol Abuse Disorder
Alcohol misuse and alcohol addiction are serious problems throughout the UK. In England alone there are an estimated 600,000 dependent drinkers and many more binge drink or regularly drink above the recommended safer drinking guidelines.1 In the UK the term alcohol misuse is generally used and this encompasses both harmful drinking and alcohol dependence.2 Alcohol…
Read BlogWhat Happens When You Give Up Alcohol
Many people across the United Kingdom enjoy an alcoholic drink with friends from time to time without this seemingly leading to a serious problem with alcohol abuse. However, for those who consume more than the recommended amount of alcohol per day/week, the toll that this alcohol consumption may be having on your body and mind may be…
Read BlogHow To Work Through Alcohol Addiction
Recovering from an addiction can be an unpredictable yet progressive process. Whilst it is a comprehensive journey, the process will alter for each person who commits to alcohol rehab. Having awareness of how to work through alcohol addiction is therefore important. The recovery process can also feel like a long and testing commitment, yet it can…
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