In recent years, fentanyl has emerged as a major player in the opioid crisis, overshadowing heroin due to its potent and often deadly effects. Both fentanyl and heroin are opioids, but they differ sig…

Ever experienced feelings of sadness, anxiety, or depression the day after drinking alcohol? Often referred to as the “booze blues,” this is a common experience among drinkers in the UK and around the…

Addiction is a chronic disease. It is not something that develops overnight. Similarly, it is also not something that can be cured in an instant.

Addiction recovery is a process; it takes a certain…

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 includes ta…

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 image…

Lately, media coverage of meth addiction often uses terms like ‘epidemic’ and ‘crisis,’ framing people struggling with meth addiction in a negative context. The portrayal of shocking beh…

Ever notice how you can get a crash course in a culture just by hanging out at a bar? It’s like cultural anthropology meets happy hour. Forget language hurdles – the real communication…

For generations, indulging in alcohol has been a social norm, but recent research indicates a shifting trend. According to a report, youth drinking in general has taken a sharp decline s…

The rise of K-pop has been truly meteoric, transcending borders, language and culture. However, as the genre has exploded around the world, the demands of …

Alcohol withdrawal is a challenging hurdle faced by many who decide to reduce or quit drinking. Withdrawal emerges when the body becomes accustomed to regular alcohol intake and adversel…

Statistics indicate that around 602,391 people in England are dependent on alcohol. 82% of these are not currently in treatment for addiction. Over a quarter of individuals in the countr…

World War II was a time of unprecedented global conflict, marked by incredible heroism and unimaginable atrocities. As we explore this tumultuous period in history, it’s essential to shed …