Any form of substance abuse can have negative impacts on an individual’s health more times than not, without knowing how damaging it can be if taken over a long period. Most people take valium to treat muscle spasms or anxiety to relieve their symptoms whilst alcohol consumption is generally associated with having relaxing effects and …
You may be considering ditching the alcohol as you’re not really enjoying it or it’s getting in the way of daily issues such as work or the need to drive and it’s also becoming expensive to buy. Whatever the reason, if you don’t have a serious dependence on the substance, it may be relatively easy …
If you are concerned about someone who may have developed an alcohol addiction and worried about their wellbeing, you may be considering seeking help to steer them away from the habit and cause further damage. Counselling and support are readily available through organisations such as Alcoholics Anonymous which can provide a wealth of information and …
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Alcohol induced psychosis is a severe and potentially dangerous illness that may be caused by excessive alcohol consumption. This condition may present delusions or hallucinations as well as other psychotic symptoms that may impact physical and mental well-being. When we talk about delusions or someone being delusional, it means that an individual firmly believes false …
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Methamphetamine, more commonly known as “ice” is a highly addictive stimulant drug and has become a major concern in Australia due to an explosion in addiction to the substance. The surge of methamphetamine use is having devastating consequences for individuals, families, and communities combined with an alarming increase in drug-related criminal activities, social issues, and …
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When a family member or close friend is struggling with alcohol addiction, there is nothing worse than watching them being consumed by this harmful substance, and although you endeavour to talk to them about how their disorder is having a detrimental impact, your concerns and worries seem to fall on deaf ears. You feel powerless …
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Methamphetamine is an extremely potent and addictive substance generally prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or in some cases, obesity where diets and other treatments have not been successful. Crystal meth is a form of methamphetamine that appears in the shape of ice shards, hence adopting a street name of “ice”. Due to the …
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Alcohol and drug substance abuse is increasing at an alarming rate on a global scale, putting enormous pressure on healthcare providers, clinics, and hospitals almost to a point of saturation due to the short supply of medical professionals which is making waiting times and admissions much longer due to the overwhelming demand to find appropriate …
During our lifetime, most of us will experience at some point or another difficulty getting to sleep whether because we are ill, over-tired, or worried about something and can’t switch off. These sleep disturbances are generally short-lived and of no major concern. Still, if you constantly struggle to get to sleep, you may have a …
When someone decides to stop drinking alcohol, a common approach is to quit by going cold turkey or abruptly stop without gradually weaning off the substance but this can be a dangerous and even a life-threatening action to take for some individuals. You may think a radical cut to alcohol consumption is the quickest and …
