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What Are the Risks of Binge Drinking?
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…
Read BlogDoes Harm Reduction Work?
Harm reduction is a way of thinking (and a set of practical tools) that has been debated for years in public health and addiction services. Instead of trying to completely stop certain behaviours, harm reduction focuses on making them safer. The idea is to reduce the damage those behaviours can cause, even if the behaviour…
Read BlogCan You Drink Non-Alcoholic Beer While Pregnant?
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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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.…
Read BlogUnderstanding The Link: Childhood Trauma and Addiction
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…
Read BlogThe Most Common Alcohol Allergy Symptoms
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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