Addictions blog articles

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.

Once you've taken weed, this is how long it might stay in your blood, urine, saliva and more.

Secondary care is characterised as treatment that isn’t delivered as the first point of contact for that person. It might be a doctor who's a specialist in a particular disease or condition, or a clinic or care provider that’s dedicated to a particular area.

Here, we outline what you can expect when leaving addiction treatment, and provide tips on how you can maintain your recovery for the rest of your life.

If you feel like you can't stop gambling, we've put together the steps you can take to help you beat your addiction.

Have you asked yourself the question: “I drink every night – am I alcoholic?” If so, this suggests that you may be starting to think that you have an issue with alcohol.

Find out the short and long-term risks that mixing cocaine and alcohol can have on your health and wellbeing.