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Impact of Internet Addiction on our Mental Health
Internet and social media consumption are now normalised, to the point where both have become an integral part of day-to-day life. Whilst online accessibility is useful, whilst it can be both educational and connective, and whilst it’s found to increase dopamine levels for users, it’s also influencing one of the most disruptive behavioural addictions. Internet…
Read BlogHow Your Body Changes When You Quit Addiction
Smoking, drinking and taking drugs cause significant damage to the body. Although quitting an addiction and embarking on the road to recovery can be daunting, doing so ensures that optimal health can be restored. Whether you have been struggling with an addiction for weeks, months or years, we have outlined how your body changes when…
Read BlogHow you can help someone with an Addiction
Drug and alcohol addiction is a serious problem throughout the UK and is a particular issue in Scotland. The latest figures released by National Records of Scotland show that the country had by far the highest level of drug-related deaths in Europe at more than three and a half times that of England and Wales and…
Read BlogThe Connection Between Mental Health and Addiction
Both mental health conditions and addiction are recognised as co-occurring disorders. Here’s where both disorders develop and carry effects on a parallel basis, seen as a significant co-occurring connection. In context, mental health issues are found to increase the vulnerabilities of substance abuse, risking addiction development. Also co-occurring, addiction to drugs and alcohol is found to directly increase symptoms of mental…
Read BlogWhat Are The Signs And Symptoms Of PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of anxiety disorder, heavily associated with exposure to trauma, extreme stress, and fear. It can be a very difficult disorder to manage, due to the symptoms that it causes, including insomnia, constant alertness, and flashbacks. It’s caused by either first-hand experience or the witnessing of a traumatic, unforeseeable,…
Read BlogScotland’s Addiction Crisis
For many years, Scotland has faced an addiction crisis. However, in early 2021, the Scottish government reported a drastic increase in drug and alcohol-related deaths. While First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has since announced that £250 million will be allocated to tackle Scotland’s addiction crisis between now and 2026 to support drug and alcohol partnerships and…
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