Battling the Demons Within: The Top 5 Hardest Drugs to Quit and the Perils of Withdrawal: In the relentless struggle against drug abuse and addiction, some substances pose a particularly formidable challenge to those trying to break free. The journey to quit an addictive substance is met with severe withdrawal symptoms, creating barriers that demand […]
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Why Do People Relapse? Understanding and Overcoming Relapse in Substance Abuse Recovery: Embarking on the journey of addiction recovery is a tough, but worthwhile goal. However, it is not uncommon for you to face setbacks in the form of relapse during your recovery journey. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why people relapse […]
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New findings shed light on the role of platelets in patients with cirrhosis: Next to other complications, cirrhosis is also linked to abnormalities in haemostasis. However, the role of alterations in platelet function had previously been insufficiently investigated. Now, researchers at the Medical University of Vienna have shed light on the connection between platelet function […]
Do I Have a Drinking Problem? Recognizing the Signs and Seeking Help: Most of us enjoy an occasional drink as a way to unwind or celebrate special occasions. However, for some, the line between social drinking and alcohol abuse can become blurred. In this blog post, we will explore the signs and symptoms of a […]
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The UK’s worst addictions – With many people across the globe having recently made New Year’s resolutions, and many now struggling to keep them, a new study looks at the most addicted countries. The UK placed sixth in the study, with an index score of 60.32, and ranked highly for tea-addiction, drug-addiction and sugar-addiction. Experts […]
Rebecca Wallersteiner visits “The Credit Suisse Exhibition: Frans Hals” a major show at the National Gallery, in London that spotlights Malle Babbe (Foolish Babbe), a 17th century depiction of mental illness, or alcoholism. by Rebecca Wallersteiner Although you might usually associate the seventeenth century Dutch painter Frans Hals with formal group portraits of rich, rather […]
Quit smoking this January: When you quit smoking, good things start to happen — you can begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health. Learn more here from Better Health. Better physical health Every time you smoke a cigarette, your body is flooded with thousands of chemicals, many of which are poisonous. The day […]
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Urgent action needed to protect children and prevent the uptake of e-cigarettes: Urgent action is needed to control e-cigarettes to protect children, as well as non-smokers and minimize health harms to the population. E-cigarettes as consumer products are not shown to be effective for quitting tobacco use at the population level. Instead, alarming evidence has […]
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Celebrating Sober New Year’s Eve: A Guide to Fun and Meaningful Festivities: As we quickly approach the end of this year, you may be embarking on a journey to celebrate a sober New Year’s Eve. The decision to stay sober during this festive time can be empowering and contribute to a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle. […]
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Tis the season to be merry…but as the busiest fortnight for festivities looms, Priory psychiatrist offers guidance on responsible alcohol consumption during ‘Office Party Season’ • The annual ‘Office Christmas party’ can cause angst, particularly for those already living with alcohol addiction • Top tips to help encourage ‘mindful’ drinking and how to develop ‘drink […]
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