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Cannabis and fertility in men and women Fertility is a complicated aspect of your biology, and it’s impacted by a variety of factors: your genes, your lifestyle, and possibly, whether or not you use cannabis. While more research needs to be done, a startling number of studies point to several ways in which using marijuana may hinder your ability to conceive. If you use cannabis and are concerned about your ability to become pregnant or get someone pregnant, keep reading to learn how this drug affects both men and women when it comes to fertility and what you can do…
Category: Drug Addiction
Why Mixing Cocaine and Alcohol is Dangerous
Cocaine and alcohol are often used together. More than half of people with a cocaine addiction also have an alcohol addiction. Unfortunately, the combination of these drugs is far more dangerous than either drug alone. Here’s why….
Don’t say ‘Junkie’
Don’t say ‘Junkie’ – removing the stigma of addiction The Scottish Government has launched a national campaign calling for drug and alcohol problems to be treated as a health condition and urging people to stop using words such as “alcoholic” and “junkie”. Rehab Costs & Options for Alcohol | Drugs | Other addictions Public Health Minister Maree Todd said: “We want to make it easy for people to ask for help. We know that passing judgment on people who are looking for help and support can harm their recovery. When people are seeking help with alcohol and drugs, kindness and compassion saves lives.” Why has…
Are Weed Hangovers Real? Expert Reveals All
It’s a common belief that, unlike alcohol, weed is hangover-free This derives from the belief that alcohol can be a more harmful intoxicant than weed (also known as cannabis or marijuana). As pioneers in leading treatments for cannabis addiction, we know this is not the case. Rehab Costs & Options for Alcohol | Drugs | Other addictions How does marijuana cause a hangover? If you smoke cannabis, you will know of the foggy sort of mornings after late-night smoking and know of the residual effects you feel the next day. The more you smoke weed, the longer it will stay in your system – heavy…
A Drug Summit Drums Up Support for Scotland
Drug summits are being held today and tomorrow to address the drug death epidemic in the UK Ironically, this is happening in Glasgow, which is at the heart of the problem. Rehab Costs & Options for Alcohol | Drugs | Other addictions For Scotland, this is literally a life-or-death turning point as the country has seen some of the highest numbers of drug and alcohol-related mortalities in the world while having a drastic decline in addiction treatment funding. Since last year, Scotland has seen a 27% rise in drug-related deaths, with the majority of it being from opioid overdoses. Meanwhile, admissions to treatment centres, especially…
Fentanyl: UK’s Next Drug Epidemic?
When it comes to illicit drug use, heroin and crack cocaine are often considered the worst drugs someone can take. They are responsible for the majority of drug-related deaths and are the leading cause of concern in most countries. Now with synthetic opioids, particularly fentanyl, becoming more widespread, it seems that there’s a new epidemic coming. And soon, it is expected to hit the UK as well. Rehab Costs & Options for Alcohol | Drugs | Other addictions Fentanyl has been around since 1959, but it first made headlines in 2016, when it killed Prince, an iconic American musician. He died from an accidental overdose…
Why People Do Coke and Why You Should Not
Curiosity, peer pressure, depression, and being under the influence of alcohol or other drugs are common reasons why people try cocaine for the first time…
Drug-related Deaths in Scotland: an Ongoing Problem
Learn about the level of drug-related deaths in Scotland, which continue to rise, and which drugs are the most dangerous. Castle Craig drug rehab, UK…
Addiction Awareness Week
Alcohol Awareness Week aims to highlight the problem of addiction, and how to help those affected and their families. Castle Craig rehab, UK…
Can Substance Abuse Lead to Mental Illness?
Read on to find out how substance abuse can lead to or exacerbate mental illness, or create a cycle of abuse. Castle Craig drug and alcohol rehab, UK…
7 Signs Your Child May Be Using Drugs
Unfortunately, we all do things despite knowing better and the younger kids start using drugs, the more likely they are to develop a serious addiction. If you can catch drug use early, treatment and therapy can prevent problems later on. Here are some signs your child might be using drugs….
What to do When You Discover Your Teen is Using Drugs
It might be shocking to learn your child has been using drugs. Maybe you found something while doing laundry, maybe you got a call from the school, or maybe you heard a credible rumour. Now you have to figure out the extent of the problem and what to do about it….
Black Mamba Drug
Black Mamba, also known as the zombie drug, is a man-made drug of altering chemicals that are sprayed on dried, shredded plant material to be smoked or sold as liquids to be vaporized and inhaled in e-cigarettes. Black Mamba is more powerful than marijuana and cause dangerous consequences if not treated….
Substance Abuse and Crime
80% of people are incarcerated from drug and alcohol-related crimes such as domestic violence, drinking while driving, public-order offenses, and property offenses. 80% of offenders also abuse drugs and alcohol. Having a sober life is not a life sentence- incarceration is….
Valium Addiction England
With the rash of prescription medication addictions sweeping the western world, it’s no surprise that Valium addiction is on the rise. Learn how to recognize and get help for this substance dependency….
The Dangers of Mixing Meth with Alcohol
Meth and Alcohol are both very dangerous drugs, especially in large quantities, but the dangers of mixing meth with alcohol outweigh their individual risks and create exponential trouble….
The Deception of Substance Use
Substance abuse and active addiction can be difficult to overcome when the user is in denial or otherwise rationalising his or her behavior. Moving past the deception of substance use is the first step in getting clean….
Is MDMA Addictive?
MDMA is the primary ingredient in the street drug ecstasy which is popular in clubs and rave culture, but based on its feel good, party-oriented properties, many are left to wonder is MDMA addictive?…
Chasing Dad – a Lifelong Addiction to Heroin and Alcohol
Therapist Chris Burn reviews the recent BBC3 documentary ‘Chasing Dad – a Lifelong Addiction to Heroin and Alcohol’. The film documents the mad chase on the treadmill of despair that every family experiences, where addiction is present….
Starting Addiction Treatment
Your addiction therapist will devise a personalised treatment plan to take you through the process of recovery from alcohol, drug or gambling addiction….
Can Drugs Cause Schizophrenia?
There is strong connection between schizophrenia and addiction. Dr. Jim Craig, Consultant Psychiatrist, provides insight into psychosis, schizophrenia and drugs abuse….
The Risks of Long Term Methadone Maintenance
Methadone accounts for 25% of all deaths by drugs poisoning. We look at the risks of methadone maintenance and five reasons why prescribing methadone is dangerous….
The “28 Day” Limit on Addiction Treatment Is Wrong
There is no scientific justification for the “28 day” addiction treatment period to which insurance companies limit funding….
Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment in Ireland
A short description of the situation in Ireland with regards to addiction treatment and the new EU directive on Cross Border Healthcare….
Scottish Government Reviews its Methadone Programme
The Scottish Government says methadone should be prescribed as the main substitute for heroin addicts, although the way it is distributed should be improved….
