Unveiling the Ties Between Alcoholism and Depression: The Maze of Mental Health: Embark on a journey with us as we unravel the intricate connection between alcohol use and depression, shedding light on the profound impact these two adversaries can have on mental health. In this exploration, we delve into the complexities of the dual struggle […]
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For many, a shopping addiction can be for life…not just for Christmas. A leading addiction expert working at Priory – the UK’s leading provider of mental health services – is calling for greater awareness of just how damaging a ‘shopping addiction’ can be, urging those who feel the compulsion to shop to excess to take steps […]
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New WHO campaign highlights tobacco industry tactics to influence public health policies: The World Health Organization (WHO), officially launched the “Stop the lies” campaign as a vital initiative to protect young people from the tobacco industry and their deadly products, by calling for an end to tobacco industry interference in health policy. This campaign is […]
Globally, governments are still not doing enough to address the health and wellbeing harms from gambling, according to a world first review led by the University of Glasgow. ‘Public health approaches to gambling: A global review of legislative trends’ found that although gambling harms are increasingly recognised in legislation around the world, there appears to […]
A University of Queensland study highlights a direct link between young people’s exposure to alcohol-related social media content and problem drinking. The study led by PhD candidate Brandon (Hsu-Chen) Cheng from UQ’s Australian National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research examined results from 30 international studies of more than 19,000 people aged 24 and younger. […]
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Teenagers who spend 30 minutes or more on social media every day may be more at risk of alcohol use and binge drinking, according to new research. The latest study, which is led by the University of Glasgow and published in the European Journal of Public Health, analysed how often teenagers used social media every […]
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Common Ways Addiction Impacts Families – Why Group Therapy Helps: When people become addicted to alcohol or drugs, the substance abuse not only negatively affects the individual. It also impacts their family. Thankfully, treatments like group therapy can assist addicts in recovery. But before we look at that, let us explore some of the most […]
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Experts issue urgent Freshers Week guidance for students: Ketamine is not a “safe” drug Consultant Psychiatrists at Priory have warned about rising ketamine use among students Addiction and substance misuse experts have issued an urgent safety warning ahead of the new academic year Ketamine use can make people vulnerable, can lead to depression and anxiety, […]
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New research has revealed the five most dangerous drugs that cause the highest rate of fatalities in the UK, with cocaine taking the top spot. Cocaine is revealed to be the UK’s most dangerous drug Antidepressants and benzodiazepine follow in second and third, respectively ONS data was analysed to determine the ranking UK residential rehab […]
Innovative research to prevent medication related harm: A University of Queensland research collaboration will look at reducing the risk of harm from medication for inpatients and those leaving hospital to return home. Dr Nazanin Ghahreman-Falconer from UQ’s School of Pharmacy is working with Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) and using digital hospital technologies to better […]
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