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Is Ketamine Bad for Your Liver?
Street ketamine is increasingly being used as a recreational drug. Earlier this year, the government announced it was seeking expert advice on reclassifying ketamine to become a Class A substance, due to concerns about its potential risks and record levels of use. In the previous year, an estimated 299,000 people aged 16 to 59 had
Does Alcohol Raise Blood Pressure?
Drinking alcohol is very common in the UK. The most recent results from the Health Survey for England found that more than four-fifths of adults reported drinking alcohol over the previous 12 months. Drinking is often seen as harmless fun and part of the culture. For many people who drink moderately, the risks are minimal.
Is Cannabis Harmless?
Cannabis use is relatively common in the UK. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics showed that, while there has been a recent fall in the numbers of people using cannabis, an estimated 6.8% (around 2.3 million people) aged 16 to 59 years in England and Wales had used the drug during the
The Connection Between Trauma and Substance Abuse
People can be drawn into substance misuse for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes it may be through boredom or peer pressure. People may use drugs or alcohol to help them relax or for pleasure. Sometimes it may be an attempt to self-medicate or as a coping mechanism for various issues, including past and ongoing trauma.
