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Legal-Highs Addiction

There has been a disturbing increase in the use over the last ten years of synthetic drugs known as new psychoactive substances, also known as legal highs, due to their uncertain standing in the eyes of the law. At Detox....
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Heroin Addiction

If you're looking at yourself and wondering if you're seeing heroin addiction, our hope is that the following information can help you. There are a number of signs that could indicate an addiction, but none of them alone are sure....
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Cannabis Addiction

  If you are seeking help to quit your cannabis addiction? Learn about the signs, symptoms, and specialized treatment options available in the UK. While cannabis is not considered to be the most harmful of drugs, when excessively used, it....
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Cocaine Addiction

Initially, a person casually using Cocaine doesn't think it will likely lead to an addiction. However, the appeal of the drug typically lies in how the substance works in the brain and body and the unique impacts that set it....
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Addiction

There are many different opinions regarding the cause of addiction, among scholars, doctors, psychiatrists and psychologists, all lining up on different sides.  Some say you're genetically predisposed. Some say it's your environment. Some say it's your personality. Some say it's....
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Drug Rehab Treatment

Drug Rehab in the UK   At Detox Plus, we specialise in various treatments for alcohol and drug addiction. In partnering with respected residential inpatient rehab centres throughout the UK, we can ensure evidence-based treatments tailored to your needs, providing....
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Alcohol Rehab

Alcohol rehab programs encompass both residential and outpatient treatment options for individuals struggling with alcohol addiction. To commence any program, it is crucial to undergo a medical alcohol detoxification process. This entails receiving prescription medication and guidance from a knowledgeable....
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Methadone Addiction

What is Methadone? Most well known for being a substitute for heroin and is often prescribed to those suffering from opiate addiction and dependence. Methadone has been used as a substitute for opioids in maintenance and detoxification since the 1960s.....
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Drug Detox

Drug addiction is a serious matter, and we understand how difficult it can be to quit. However, the first step towards recovery is drug detoxification. This process involves breaking down and eliminating toxic substances like drugs and alcohol from your....
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Alcohol Detox

If you are considering quitting alcohol, detox is a vital step in helping you on the road to recovery. The process not only provides a lifeline, but it removes addictive toxins from the body, reducing alcohol cravings and improving physical....
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Rapid Opiate Detox

  Rapid Opiate Detox We can provide an extensive 10-day & 14-day heroin detox. We can find you Detox 5 rapid-day opiate detox treatment Centers in London & the UK. We will support you through the entire opiate detox process....

Free Motivational

Therapy is a form of treatment that is designed to help individuals who may have mixed feelings about seeking help. This approach seeks to understand the root causes of the patient's ambivalence and harness their own internal motivators to encourage....
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Friends and Family Treatment

Although therapy usually focuses on the person who has the problem, there's no question that addiction often impacts on families and friends in a big way. A big question that family members often struggle with is whether to let go....
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Teenage Drug Addiction

The Problem Of Teenage Drug Addiction Teenage drug addiction is one of the most serious substance abuse problems in the UK. Thankfully, early treatment can help avert a lifetime of drug abuse. According to reports by the National Institute on....
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Drug & Alcohol Rehab Essex

About the Rehab Clinic in Essex The drug and alcohol rehab in Essex offers those struggling with addiction peaceful and comfortable surroundings, ideal for recovery. A beautiful, quiet garden and beach walks are on your doorstep, giving you ample opportunity....
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How long do opiates stay in your system?

The half-life for opiates can range from 1-9 hours, depending on how much you take and which type. For instance, the half-life of morphine is 1.5-6.5 hours, the half-life of codeine is 1-4 hours, and the half-life of hydrocodone is....
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What happens when you mix opiates and alcohol?

Both opiates and alcohol depress the activity of the central nervous system, slowing breathing and heart rate. When taken together, the effects of these substances only increase, slowing breathing and heart rate down dangerously and depriving essential parts of the....
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Cannabis – Should it be Decriminalised?

There is much concern about the link between cannabis use and mental health problems and the risk of dependence, so should marijuana be decriminalised? Research shows that 10% of regular users become dependent on it, and the risk of addiction....

FAQ About Rapid Opiate Detox

About Rapid Opiate Detox The rapid opiate detox is considered by many to be the first step on the road to recovery. It is a widely-used treatment for addiction to opiate drugs like heroin, methadone or codeine. The rapid opiate....
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Is the Opioid Epidemic Spreading to the UK?

The Rise in Opioid Addiction The US has had to cope with an opioid epidemic since the 1990s, seeing substantial increases in opioid use and misuse – of opioids, especially for morphine and codeine. There has also been a coinciding....
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Legal Highs: What Are They and Why Are They Banned?

New Psychoactive Substances like Spice, which have resulted in scores of users being hospitalised over the UK were "expected to leave more people needing emergency medical treatment" than any other drug and resulting in legal highs addiction, the Global Drug....
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Helping A Loved One Get Off Drugs

It can be scary, sad, and disheartening to watch someone you love who has an alcohol and drugs addiction. Addiction to drugs or alcohol can be most torturous to have to watch it happen right before your eyes. While it....
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