Hard seltzer is a mix of carbonated water, alcohol and flavourings. It generally contains 4-6% alcohol and comes in 330ml cans. The ‘hard’ part refers to the alcohol, and the …
Fake alcohol, also known as counterfeit or illegally produced alcohol, is a form of alcohol that is made in unlicensed distilleries or people’s homes and is intended for sal …
Diazepam is a sedative medication of the benzodiazepine class, prescribed for anxiety, seizures, fits and muscle spasms. It’s also used in hospitals to ease alcohol withdrawal and as a surgery pre …
“Date rape” drugs, which include substances like Rohypnol, Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB), and Ketamine, can be colourless, odourless, and tasteless, making them nearly impossible to detect in be …
If we think about portrayals of addiction in the media, we will often think of the heavy use of alcohol or illicit drugs. However, this only shows one side of the addiction experience. The lack of …
Zopiclone is a non-benzodiazepine drug. It is most commonly used to treat insomnia. Zopiclone is often referred to as a “Z-drug”, along with Zolpidem and Zelplon. The drug works by relaxing th …
Insomnia is very common in the UK, affecting one in three people. Insomnia may only happen short-term, but for some people, it can affect them for months or years, severely affecting the …
While primarily known for its use in surgical anaesthesia, ketamine is now making waves in the field of pain relief. After years of clinical trials, early patient results are now confirming ketami …
