Alcohol is an ingredient in drinks such as whiskey, gin, vodka, beer, wine or other liquids that containing ethyl alcohol. Legal in most cultures Alcohol is a liquid, mind and mood altering chemical, often used as a social lubricant. Alcohol abuse can lead to alcoholism. Alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream extremely quickly from the […]
Lear moreAs a result of drinking too much alcohol, symptoms of alcohol poisoning can include; semi or total loss of consciousness (passing out), slow, irregular or shallow breathing, low body temperature, persistent vomiting, no response to pain. If you think somebody may have alcohol poisoning it’s best to seek medical attention immediately. This is a condition […]
Lear moreAn alcohol treatment centre is a licensed clinic that specialises in the screening, assessment and treatment of alcoholism and related disorders. It’s rare in this day and age to find an alcoholic without co-occurring issues, perhaps co-morbidity such as depression / bi-polar or perhaps other substance abuse along with alcoholism. Quality alcohol detox & treatment […]
Lear moreA stimulant, often illegally produced and sold to addicted people. Amphetamine is a stimulant that can be used to increase wakefulness.  Amphetamine reduces fatigue and appetite. It can only be used legally with a prescription but is commonly abused recreationally. Amphetamine affects three major neurochemicals – dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine. Even though these neurochemicals are responsible for […]
Lear moreAn antagonist is medicine that thwarts the effects of another drug. An antagonist is a substance that blocks the effects of another specified drug; for example, naltrexone is an antagonist for opioids, and antabuse is an antagonist for alcohol. Antagonists are used in the treatment of addiction and alcoholism. However, this is unlikely to keep an alcoholic or […]
Lear moreBuprenorphine (Subutex) is  an opiate antagonist, a relatively new drug in the fight against addiction. See a more detaield description of its use combating opiate addiction here.
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