“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 …
Prescription drugs, intended for legitimate medical purposes, have increasingly been misused by individuals seeking euphoric effects similar to those provided by illegal drugs. This misuse include …
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 …
When we think of drug addiction, we may automatically think about the use of and dependency on illicit substances. That means that the language around addiction frequently conjures images of cocai …
Making the first moves towards recovery is a big step. Addiction can be debilitating, but for many people, it can feel easier – and often safer – to stay in the cycles of addiction rather than …
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 …
It’s estimated that there are over 60,000 alcoholics in the UK, with just 18% receiving alcohol addiction treatment. The effect of alcohol on the lives of people struggling with an addiction is …
Z-drugs and benzodiazepines are primarily prescribed to treat sleeping issues such as insomnia, as well as for anxiety symptom management.
Benzodiazepines are a group of depressant medications. …
Sometimes, when dealing with prescription drugs, it may feel as though they act like a wolf in sheep’s clothing. You might have seen in the news that some countries have been and are currently bat …
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 …
When we are prescribed medicines, they typically come with a white leaflet that details the various side effects that can be associated with using the drugs. These are often listed from common to …
