Addictions blog articles

Alcohol shakes, also known as 'alcohol tremors' are a sign of alcohol withdrawal, where the part of your brain controlling your muscles reacts to the alcohol leaving your body.

Exploring the impact of cocaine on sleep: from coping with the cocaine comedown to managing insomnia.

How long it’s possible for ketamine to remain in your body, including your blood, urine and saliva, after you’ve taken it.

Priory is excited to launch Perspectives, a new series of panel discussions on the biggest topics in mental health and addictions.

Here, we explore benzodiazepine overdose, including the signs to look out for and what to do in this situation.

Exploring internal and external alcohol triggers, and how to recognise and manage them.

Outlining the four phases of alcohol addiction, including the key signs and potential effects of each stage.

How long do hangovers last, what are the symptoms and how can you help or prevent them?

Alcohol poisoning is the result of drinking alcoholic beverages quicker than your body can process them. Here, we discuss the signs, symptoms and aftermath of alcohol poisoning.

Find out more about the symptoms, timeline and treatment options for benzodiazepine withdrawal.

Learn more about cocaine overdose, including the signs and symptoms to look out for, what to do in an emergency, and the cocaine addiction treatment options available.

Here, we discuss the facts about alcohol units so you can be better informed the next time you have a drink.