Category: Detox
What Does Crack Cocaine Look Like?
Crack cocaine is commonly described as small, hard, white or off-white rocks or pieces. However, it’s important to note that the physical appearance of a substance can’t confirm its true identity, chemical composition or purity. Increasingly, many illicit substances, household materials and cutting agents closely mimic the look of crack cocaine. This article outlines how
What Does Dual Diagnosis Mean?
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?
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?
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?
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
Recognising the Last Stages of Alcoholism: Signs to Know
‘Last-stage alcoholism’ refers to what tends to be the last stages of alcoholism in terms of severity and harm, and usually involves a long-standing alcohol dependence accompanied by serious health and social consequences. Despite the name suggesting an inevitable progression in alcohol use disorder, it’s worth remembering that not everyone will reach this stage, or
Understanding Alcohol-Induced Gastritis
A night of drinking can leave anyone feeling slightly worse for wear the next day. However, if stomach pain, sickness and a burning sensation in your upper abdomen become a recurring pattern, it might indicate a more serious problem. Here, we delve deeper into alcohol-induced gastritis – a common yet often overlooked condition that can
What Is an Intervention? A Comprehensive Overview
If someone you love is struggling with alcohol or drug use, it might come to a point when you don’t know what else to do. Perhaps you’ve tried to speak to them, offered them support and seen the situation affect their health, relationships and everyday lives. At this point, it may be time for an
Painful Stomach Ache After Drinking Alcohol? Here’s Why
Do you suffer from a stomach ache after drinking alcohol? Your digestive system is trying to tell you something. In this guide, we look at the possible causes of your pain and explain when to seek medical help. Why Do I Have a Painful Stomach Ache After Drinking Alcohol? Alcohol can irritate the stomach
How to Report Drug Driving
Drug driving is a persistent problem in the UK. In the latest available figures, 120 drivers who died in collisions were over the drug-driving limit, and there are currently 72,662 motorists with a drug-driving conviction on their licence. If you see someone you suspect is drug-driving, it’s vital to report it. We’re going to look
What to Know About Mixing Alcohol and Cocaine
Mixing alcohol and cocaine is becoming an increasingly popular combination. Many who regularly go on nights out or are drinking with friends bring cocaine into the mix, unaware of the dangers that this specific substance combination carries. In England, 26,452 people receiving treatment reported that alcohol and cocaine were problem substances for them. Separately, the
Can You Work While in Rehab?
When you picture a person suffering from addiction, you may think of a person without a job, living on the streets and spending their whole day drunk or drugged up. Addiction can affect all types of people. In the UK last year, 329,646 people were in contact with addiction services, most of whom owned or
What is an Addictive Personality?
Addiction and the fear of it can make you question everything. Was it inevitable? Are people born to become addicts? There’s a lot of confusion over the term ‘addictive personality’, so we’re going to take a closer look at what it is, whether personality and addiction are linked and the signs that suggest you may
Does Ketamine Cystitis Go Away?
Ketamine addiction is a rising problem in the UK. Between 2024/25, an estimated 264,000 adults used the drug. It has become especially popular amongst younger people, with many unaware of the dangers. One of the most severe impacts is known as “ketamine bladder”. Also known as ketamine cystitis, prolonged use of the substance can lead
What Is LSD?
LSD has often been a misunderstood drug. There is some research to suggest that it may help treat people with addictions, but many also don’t understand how dangerous the drug can be. We’re going to take a look at what is LSD, the effects of it and whether you can become addicted to it.
