Substance abuse
Many people have a “nightcap” before bed, especially if they are particularly stressed or haven’t been sleeping well. And alcohol really can help you fall asleep. It sedates the brain and …
Can you get bladder issues after using ketamine just once? The short answer is that a single use of ketamine is very unlikely to cause lasting bladder damage. The longer answer is more complicat …
Most people who develop ketamine bladder syndrome don't see it coming. They may have heard the horror stories about bladders needing to be surgically removed, but assume that only happens to peo …
If looking at the cocaine usage stats in the UK isn’t worrying enough, the lack of awareness of the effects of long-term cocaine use is even more worrying. Yes, we all know cocaine can cause a …
Physical dependence and addiction are often spoken of as if they mean the same thing. In everyday conversation, the terms blur together, even among healthcare professionals.
Yet, the differen …
For many people, the first alarm bells about cocaine use don’t come from hidden health issues, but from what they see in the mirror. A once healthy complexion begins to fade, weight fluctuates …
“If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, Infinite.”
William Blake – The Marriage of Heaven and Hell
Many of us enjoy alcohol as a form of s …
High-functioning addiction is one of the most misunderstood forms of substance use disorder, and also one of the most dangerous.
It does not scream for attention. It whispers behind social ch …
For too many people who need treatment, the relationship between substance use and mental health can become like an all-consuming fire. The flames cannot be extinguished from only one side, as w …
When we picture someone struggling with cocaine use, the image that often comes to mind is the stereotypical wide-eyed, paranoid and dishevelled. But the signs aren’t always so dramatic. In real …
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug derived from the leaves of the coca plant, which is native to South America. It is commonly found in two forms: powdered cocain …
