In beverages, alcohol has occupied a significant space in various cultures, celebrations and social events. However, there’s a fine line between moderate drinking and alcohol abuse. The latter, a pressing societal concern, has profound implications on an individual’s holistic well-being. Use of alcoholic beverages to excess, either on individual occasions (“binge drinking”) or as a […]
In today’s fast-paced world, weekends and parties are often synonymous with letting loose and for many, this means indulging in alcoholic beverages. While an occasional drink might seem harmless, binge drinking is a hazardous form of alcohol consumption that can have dire consequences. Let’s unravel the reality behind binge drinking, its impacts and the questions […]
Understanding the Intersection of Mental Illness and Substance Abuse The relationship between mental health and substance use cannot be overstated. When they coexist, the diagnosis is referred to as “dual diagnosis,” a complex condition that intertwines the symptoms of mental illness with those of drug or alcohol addiction. This article delves into what dual diagnosis […]
Alcohol can be a physically addictive substance, causing alcohol dependency (addiction to alcohol). When a person suffers from alcoholism their physical body experiences withdrawal symptoms when they stop drinking alcohol. Alcohol withdrawal is range of symptoms which occurs when heavy drinkers or those who are alcohol dependent stop drinking. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms range from nausea, itching and […]
Mephedrone (4-Methylmethcathinone), known by various street names including miaow miaow and bath salts, is emerging as a significant drug of concern, particularly in Europe and to some extent in the United States. “Miaow Miaow, also known as Mephedrone, is a synthetic drug that gained popularity in the early 2000s. Initially marketed as a legal high, […]
Drug abuse is more correctly referred to by the medical profession as substance abuse but for the ordinary person drug abuse gives a clearer picture for many of the common drugs. Drug abuse occurs when drugs are used for pleasure in an addictive way. What starts off as an experiment soon becomes and addiction and […]
Drug withdrawal refers to the symptoms that may be experienced when a drug addict who takes drugs suddenly stops takes drugs. Drug withdrawal is usually seen in adults but also occurs in teenagers and occasionally children. Drug Withdrawal usually occurs within 6-24 hours after the last fix and may last as long as one week […]
Alcohol detox refers to a process of safely stopping drinking regular large amounts of alcohol. An alcoholic or someone who is dependent on alcohol will experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop drinking and in some cases these can be serious, even fatal. An alcohol detox minimises the risk of complications from alcohol withdrawal occurring and […]
Benzodiazepines are a type of medication often prescribed as part of medically supervised drug withdrawal and treatment. Benzodiazepines are minor tranquilizers. Benzodiazepines work by affecting the way certain brain chemicals transmit messages to some brain cells. In effect, they reduce the excitability of many brain cells. This has a calming effect on various functions of […]
