Is Gabapentin Addictive? What You Should Know
When most people think about drug misuse and addiction, they probably picture illegal substances such as heroin or cocaine. There has been a sharp rise in the misuse of prescription drugs over recent years, however. The misuse of fentanyl in the US, for example, has been described as an ‘epidemic’,
Is Cannabis a Depressant?
Cannabis is the most widely used illegal drug in the UK. The Office for National Statistics reported that 7.6% of people aged 16 to 59 years in England and Wales (around 2.5 million people) reported having used the drug in the previous 12 months. Many people use the drug without
The Link Between ADHD and Substance Abuse
In the UK, the number of people taking ADHD medication is higher than ever. With the number of adults with ADHD predicted to be around 4%, the condition is deemed to be undiagnosed. There is also a massive NHS backlog, with people waiting years to get a diagnosis and the
How Long Does Cannabis Remain in Your System?
Cannabis, also known commonly as weed, is a drug derived from various strains of the cannabis plant. It can have a number of mental and physiological effects, which can last for a long time after using the drug. Even after the noticeable effects have worn off, the presence of cannabis
