What Are the Risks of Binge Drinking?

    Published 27 October 2023, in

    Binge drinking is defined as alcohol consumption in a pattern which involves consuming very large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) defines binge drinking as consuming four or more drinks in women and five or more drinks in men within two hours. Binge…

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    Does Harm Reduction Work?

    Published 20 October 2023, in

    Does harm reduction work? Well, it’s a philosophy and set of strategies that have long been debated across public health and addiction services. Harm reduction seeks to minimise the negative consequences of certain behaviours rather than focusing solely on eradicating the behaviours themselves. This article explores the definition of harm reduction, discussing its core principles,…

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    Can You Drink Non-Alcoholic Beer While Pregnant?

    Published 13 October 2023, in

    Pregnancy means a lot of changes. Besides the physical changes to a woman’s body, there are lifestyle changes that have to be adopted as soon as the pregnancy is known. Making sure the mother and baby are safe as the pregnancy develops is the most important thing, and that means a few things may have…

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    Does Vaping Cause Hair Loss?

    Published 6 October 2023, in

    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.…

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    Understanding The Link: Childhood Trauma and Addiction

    Published 29 September 2023, in

    Childhood trauma, whether it’s witnessing violence, being close to addiction or even sexual abuse, has been proven to be the root cause for many health condition including addiction. There are many theories as to why this can happen so in this guide we explore the intricate relationship between childhood trauma and addiction, delving deep into…

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    The Most Common Alcohol Allergy Symptoms

    Published 22 September 2023, in

    An alcohol allergy and alcohol intolerance are two distinct reactions that some people may experience when consuming alcohol. Despite both being adverse reactions to alcohol, they have different causes and symptoms. Allergy UK explains that it’s not unusual to experience allergy-like symptoms after consuming alcohol, whether it’s specific to a certain drink or caused by…

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