What is the Difference Between Cocaine and Heroin

    Published 7 July 2023, in

    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;…

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    How Long to Rewire the Brain from Addiction

    Published 30 June 2023, in

    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…

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    Common Withdrawal Symptoms of Fentanyl

    Published 23 June 2023, in

    The National Institute on Drug Abuse defines fentanyl as a synthetic opioid drug that’s classified as a potent analgesic or painkiller. It’s typically used to manage severe pain, particularly in cases where other opioids are not effective. Fentanyl is estimated to be about 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, which means it has…

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    Can You Get Stomach Pain From Vaping?

    Published 16 June 2023, in

    Vaping is becoming increasingly popular across the UK. The most recent data suggested that between 3.1 and 3.2 million adults used e-cigarettes in England alone.  Around 8.6% of young people aged 11 to 18 were also estimated to be vaping in 2022 – more than doubling from 4% in 2021. Although current evidence suggests that…

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    Can You Mix Codeine and Alcohol?

    Published 9 June 2023, in

    If you are on medication such as codeine, you might be wondering, ‘Can you mix codeine and alcohol?’. This may certainly be a concern as both codeine and alcohol use are very widespread in the UK. A recent study found that, in 2017/2018, 12.8% of the adult population in England were prescribed opioids – many…

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    Alcohol and Hand Tremors

    Published 2 June 2023, in

    Alcohol and hand tremors, also known as alcohol shakes, are common signs of alcohol withdrawal. In this article, we discuss the common causes and symptoms of hand tremors in more detail, as well as provide advice on what you can do if you or someone you care about is experiencing hand tremors.   Hand tremors…

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