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Managing alcohol
Alcohol is our favourite drug. Most people associate it with fun, with being sociable and with celebrations. We may also use it to help us feel better when we are tense or unhappy, or to feel more confident.S...read more
My achievable detox plan
An internal ‘spring clean’ does help towards optimal health by allowing your body to rest and find equilibrium – the best way to do this is by following my Detox Plan which ...read more
Nutrition and alcohol
ALCOHOL Alcohol is an anti-nutrient. It is well proven to deplete almost every vitamin (A, B1, B2, B6, folic acid, B2, C, D and E),minerals (calcium, magnesium, potassium, z...read more
Physiological effects of high alcohol intake
The risks to an individual who binge drinks only once in their lifetime, suffering from immediate short-term effects and more immediate behavioural costs is quite distinct from an individual who binge drinks regularly and the...read more
Practical food tips to improve your mood
Stop Dieting! Losing too much weight too quickly may result in a weight loss that is initially impressive but, before you know it, progress may start to slow down, stop and be overtaken by weight gain. A lot...read more
Safer drinking
If you are drinking alcohol it is a good idea to know its effects and how to use it responsibly. Some things you may consider to help make alcohol use safer include: Do not mix alcohol read moreSay goodnight to restless sleep
One in every four people experience regular sleep problems. No-one functions well when they are short of sleep; it not only compromises the immune system, but can also severely affect your daily life. When it...read more
Shopping addiction
People use what is called retail therapy as a way of enjoying themselves. The normally buy items for which they have a need or have developed a desire for. Compulsive or addictive shopping is...read more
Some information about binge drinking
Alcohol is the most widely used recreational drug in Australia. We have a culture of socially accepting the drinking of alcohol, with many Australians drinking after work, at barbeques, on the weekend, and at...read more
Someone spiked my drink
What is drink spiking? Drink spiking is when alcohol or another drug is added to your drink without you knowing. This results in you becoming drunk or drug affected unexpect...read more
Statistics of alcohol addiction
Drinking statistics for Great Britain 1 in 25 people in Britain are dependent on alcohol – twice as many as are dependent on drugs. 1.4 million men (6%), and half a million women read moreStaying healthy
We all know that more and more of the disease and disabilities from which we suffer can be cured by modern medicine. But for some, especially heart disease and cancer, cures are still sadly inadequate. Are we...read more
Taking care of yourself
The tips below will help you to look after yourself while you are drinking. When you’re out, why not pace yourself by alternating between soft and alcoholic drinks? A plain tonic looks the same a...read more
Talking to teenagers about alcohol
Young people have access to alcohol - drinking at parties, friends houses, in the park - quite often drinking to get drunk. The number of teenagers trying drink in their early teens is growing, often influenc...read more
The social impact of binge drinking
Excessive alcohol consumption can have a wide range of adverse effects - medical, personal and social. These depend on both the overall amount of alcohol consumed and on the pattern of consumption.There is no...read more
Tips for controlling your drinking
There are a number of things you can do to keep your drinking under control, including the following:• Set limits for yourself and stick to them• Start with a non-alcoholic drink&bu...read more
Treatment options for alcohol addiction
Detoxification Detoxification is a process of facilitating safe withdrawal from drugs or alcohol. Withdrawal without medical assistance can be dangerous or life threatening (particularly in the case of alcoh...read more
Types of drugs
A drug is a broad label given to any substance that changes the way your brain works. Drugs can be broadly classified into three groups: depressants, stimulants and hallucinogens. Depressants Some drugs hav...read more
Warn your children about drugs!!
As parents, we need to know about alcohol and other drugs so that we can provide our children with current and correct information. In addition, well-informed parents are better able to recog...read more
Wellbeing during pregnancy
So, you have decided that the time has come for you to have a baby. Starting a family is an exciting new chapter in your life and by making a few changes to your lifestyle now you will be able to give your ch...read more
What we know about addictions
Addiction is when somebody becomes dependant on an activity, substance, behaviour or object . It can control someone’s life to the extent that it can harm them physically, emotionally, mentally or socia...read more
What we know about migraine
Those who do not suffer from migraines often perceive them as nothing more than a bad headache. In reality, the condition is far worse, rendering the sufferer totally unable to maintain a normal existence unt...read more
Why do you take drugs ?
The effects of drugs Drugs have their own individual effects on people, which may result in different experiences and reactions for everyone. Your mood and the environment at the time of taking the substance...read more
Wine production - pitfalls for vegetarians
Another Glass of Wine Please! Wine accounts for over 9% of the total alcohol consumption in Ireland, with over 7 litres consumed per head each year (1997 figures). In the industry this is valued at lR220m. A...read more
Women and alcohol
These days, we’re all drinking more – it tastes great and helps us to unwind. The danger is, we may believe that we’re drinking a harmless amount steadily during the week when we could be actually drinking m...read more
