Addictions blog articles

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.

Alcohol can affect both your short-term and long-term memory. However, there are a number of things you can do when drinking, to help to avoid memory loss.

Crack cocaine can be devastating for people that use it. Here, we outline the most common physical and psychological effects of crack cocaine.

Here, we explore how long drugs can stay in your system, and outline advice if you're struggling with drug addiction.

Find out about the link between alcohol and anger, and the things you can do to stop getting aggressive when you’ve had a drink.

Find out how long it’s possible for MDMA to remain in your system after you’ve taken it.

After taking drugs, it’s common for you to experience what’s known as a ‘comedown’, as the effects of the drug wear off.