What Does Dual Diagnosis Mean?

Published 16 October 2026, in
  • Dual Diagnosis

A common term you may come across when researching addiction treatment options is dual diagnosis. But what does dual diagnosis mean? A dual diagnosis refers to when someone is suffering from co-occurring mental health and substance abuse problems. These co-occurring disorders can be closely entwined, so it’s important to recognise and treat them at the

What is Medetomidine?

Published 14 October 2026, in
  • Other Drugs

Medetomidine is a potent sedative used in the veterinary sector that has also been detected in the illicit drug supply. This guide looks at the drug in more detail and explores why it has raised serious public health concerns in recent years.   What is Medetomidine? Medetomidine is a synthetic drug used in veterinary medicine

Can You Drink Alcohol With Sertraline?

Published 28 September 2026, in
  • Alcohol

Can you drink alcohol with sertraline? The short answer is that you shouldn’t drink alcohol with sertraline. The NHS says it’s best not to drink alcohol while taking sertraline because it can stop the medicine working properly. In some cases, alcohol may worsen or increase the risks of side effects, interfere with recovery and negatively

Can the Liver Repair Itself After Years of Drinking?

Published 24 September 2026, in
  • Alcohol

Drinking alcohol can lead to many health issues for you, one of the major ones being liver damage. It is a rising problem in the country, with deaths linked to alcohol-related liver disease rising by 61.3% in the last 20 years. Many people who have drunk heavily and are stopping often want to know, “Can