Tag: addiction treatment

Drug & Alcohol Cravings

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  What Causes Drug & Alcohol Cravings? One of the biggest concerns facing people struggling with an addiction is how to deal with the cravings. Many would say if you can rid yourself of the craving for alcohol, then you have the solution to your problem. There are several ways to deal with cravings, including […]

Alcohol Induced Dementia: What You Need to Know

Alcohol has long been known to impact how a person thinks and feels for a night. That’s why a lot of people drink, just to forget for a night. What if, however, the impact of drinking was longer than that. Would you still drink the way you do, or would you find a way to […]

Heroin Rehab & Heroin Detox Glasgow

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Some say that heroin addicts can never fully recover. That simply isn’t true. Heroin addiction is a disease, and while drug addiction initially begins with a choice, those who are more susceptible to addiction (such as those who grew up in a home torn apart by addiction) often struggle with factors that others simply don’t […]

Crystal Meth Addiction in the UK

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In 2019, 11,000 people in the UK took crystal meth. This is a relatively small number when compared with the rest of the world. It’s also not a huge number when compared to the other drug problems that are prevalent in the UK. But if you or someone you love is personally affected, then it can have […]

Crack Cocaine Rehab & Treatment

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Crack addiction treatment could help you or a loved one recover from this dangerous addiction with a residential rehab program. Crack cocaine, a potent stimulant which offers an intense high, is one of the most addictive drugs available and the most addictive form of cocaine. It also lasts only a short period which encourages people […]

Legal Highs What Are They and Why Are They Banned?

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What is are legal highs? 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 Survey 2015 found. By the end of 2017, over a […]

What are the Causes of Alcoholism?

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Alcoholism is also known as alcohol addiction, alcohol misuse or alcohol dependence. It is described as a physical compulsion and a mental obsession to consume alcohol. Alcoholism is defined as excessive consumption of alcohol resulting in significant negative impacts on one’s life and persistent drinking despite these issues. There are many causes and risk factors […]

Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Aberdeenshire

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Detox Plus can guide you or someone you love to a successful addiction recovery. By Phoning our helpline, we provide expert guidance on the addiction treatments local to you in Aberdeenshire. The addiction treatments available to you will include alcohol or drug rehabilitation, safe detoxification from substances and evidence-based therapies to delve into the root […]

Prescription Drug Addiction

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Prescription drug addiction is a massive issue in communities worldwide. That said, there’s a significant issue with these addictions in the UK that deserves attention.  There are many public policies and cultural causes for the concern of prescription drug addiction in the UK. We’re going to take a look at the most common prescription drug […]

Drug & Alcohol Rehab Essex

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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 to be active and enjoy quiet moments of contemplation to aid your recovery. The expert […]