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Types of Insomnia

There are different types of insomnia, such as: Sleep-onset insomnia: You have trouble getting to sleep. Sleep-maintenance insomnia: You have trouble staying asleep through the night or wake up too early. Mixed insomnia: You have trouble falling asleep and staying....

Drug Withdrawal Signs & Symptoms

Drug withdrawal is the series of reactions that occur in your body when you attempt to discontinue drug use or are unable to access drugs for any reason. This could occur due to depletion of the drug supply or inability....
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Pregnant and Addicted

Many pregnant women who struggle with drugs don't inform their midwives about their addiction, feeling ashamed and judged. But as drug use can have detrimental effects on mother and baby, pregnancy could be an ideal time to help them confront....
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What is Codependency?

Codependency is a dysfunctional relationship in which one person relies heavily on another who is dealing with alcohol addiction.  The co-dependent individual may enable the alcoholic's behaviour by justifying it, hiding their drinking, or even taking part in or supporting....
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Addiction Psychology

What is Addiction Psychology? Addiction Psychology can help us understand and treat physical and mental dependence on drugs, alcohol and other behavioural compulsions.  Addiction psychologists study the interaction between biological, psychological, and social influences to gain insight into why individuals....
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What is Blue Monday?

The fabled ‘most depressing day of the year’ Blue Monday is a pseudo-scientific theory that the third Monday of January is the day of the lowest mood throughout the UK population. The claim is heavily disputed although there is some....
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Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder  In bulimia, the person with the disorder has a compulsion to binge eat or overeat. This is an almost unstoppable urge and often carries a lot of shame with it. They may hide the fact that they....
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What Are Brain Zaps?

As one of the mildest forms of antidepressants, many people come off and on SSRIs more regularly, making brain zaps more common. If you are wondering what these are or are trying to work out if you are having them,....
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Antidepressants and Addiction

Approximately 52 million adults rely on antidepressants to treat depression and other mental health disorders. They're a common prescription and are generally considered safe. But are antidepressants addictive? The answer can make or break your decision when it comes to seeking treatment....
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Drug Addiction

Drug addiction in the UK and around the world is a pressing issue that affects individuals from all walks of life. With its profound impact on physical and mental health, as well as society as a whole, understanding and addressing....
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1 in 4 Adults in England Could Be Hooked On Prescribed Drugs

A new report commissioned by the government to review addictive prescription drugs has revealed that 1 in 4 adults was prescribed them last year. Public Health England (PHE) took information from prescribing data, literature and personal experiences to review 5....
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What is Cross Addiction?

The First Step to Recovery - Admission Before we can address any problem, we must, of course, admit that there is a problem. One of the oldest and most established forms of addiction treatment, the 12-step model, invariably has as....
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Sex And Love Addiction

Defining a sex and love addiction is similar to defining a food addiction: How do you become addicted to something you need daily to survive and thrive? It is very different in ways from substance abuse, but some of the....
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Gambling Addiction

Gambling addiction is one of the lesser talked about addictions. Perhaps because it doesn’t involve a substance, it is not considered as harmful as drug or alcohol addiction. Recent research, however, concluded that problem gamblers are 15 times more likely....
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Bulimia nervosa: Treatment options

Bulimia nervosa is a behavioural eating disorder that causes damage to a person, both emotional and physical. It may not be noticeable to others, as they work tirelessly to keep their weight at a certain level. If you know the....
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What causes bulimia nervosa?

Research suggests that it is likely that there are a number of factors that can increase the likelihood that an individual will go on to develop some form of an eating disorder, including bulimia nervosa. These factors include genetics, gender,....
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How Online Pharmacies Are Creating Drug Addicts

Online pharmacies are nothing new, but they are now operating under the false pretence of appearing to be more reputable - giving the illusion that any medication purchased from them is safe to take. With a click of a button,....
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The Lingering “Disease” Those who Recover From Drug & Alcohol Addiction

Many articles are written on how to recover from drug or alcohol addiction, but little is written about the impact that this illness has on an individual and how it continues to do so even once they have resolved the....
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The Link Between Sleep Deprivation And Drug & Alcohol Addiction

Your Guide to Achieving a Healthy Sleep Pattern Sleep deprivation or insufficient sleep is the condition of not having enough sleep. This lack of sleep can have profound consequences on your physical health, puts you at risk of serious medical....
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Smoking Cessation

While symptoms will vary per person, they will typically display the following throughout their time: Smoking becomes a way to cope with stress. It used to be that you could see people smoking everywhere. Smoking would regularly be a part....
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What are the Causes of Alcoholism?

Alcoholism is also known as alcohol addiction, alcohol misuse or alcohol dependence. It is described as a physical compulsion and a mental obsession to consume alcohol. Alcoholism is defined as excessive consumption of alcohol resulting in significant negative impacts on....
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How Do You Know If Someone Is An Alcoholic?

For most people, there is nothing wrong with having a drink from time to time, but how do you tell when someone becomes an alcoholic? If you have been working all week, you may be looking forward to a beer....
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Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol is the most widely used drug in the UK. Many might not view alcohol as a drug, mainly because it is a) legal and b) socially acceptable. However, this does not alter the fact that alcohol's powerful psychoactive and....
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Prescription Drug Addiction

Prescription drug addiction is a massive issue in communities worldwide. That said, there’s a significant issue with these addictions in the UK that deserves attention.  There are many public policies and cultural causes for the concern of prescription drug addiction....
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Teenage Drug Addiction

The Problem Of Teenage Drug Addiction Teenage drug addiction is one of the most serious substance abuse problems in the UK. Thankfully, early treatment can help avert a lifetime of drug abuse. According to reports by the National Institute on....
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