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Drugs: why does it happen?
Young people use drugs for many reasons that have to do with how they feel about themselves, how they get along with others, and how they live.No one factor determines who will use drugs and who will not, but...read more
E - effects
What is ecstasy As with all drugs there are various names to describe Ecstasy, for instance 'E', Doves, Fantasy or Dolphins. This type of drug usually comes in a tablet form of different sha...read more
Experimenting with your consciousness
A desire to experience an altered state of consciousness has been a feature of human culture from time immemorial. In the search for mood and mind altering substances, humankind has long experimented and take...read more
Facts about ecstasy
It is estimated that nearly one million ecstasy tablets are sold each week in Britain, with the majority being taken in clubs or at dance music events. Over half a million young people have tried ecstasy at l...read more
Facts on stuttering
What is stuttering? Stuttering is a communication disorder in which the flow of speech is broken by repetitions (li-li-like this), prolongations (lllllike this), or abnormal stoppages (no so...read more
Family roles in alcoholic homes
The chemically dependent family has been described as a closed social system.The family tends to isolate itself, its boundaries are rigid, and outside influences are not allowed to penetrate. This kind of clo...read more
General information about drug allergies
Allergic reactions to drugs are fairly rare, but almost all drugs can cause a reaction of sorts in a small number of people. Drug reactions ranging from a mild allergic reaction to a severe <...read more
Hair follicle drug testing
Hair sample drug testing is a great way to detect whether or not a person has used drugs in the past 90 days. Whether in an office format or in the home, hair drug testing serves the purpose ...read more
Hair loss non-surgical treatment options: drugs
Both of the drugs that are currently medically approved treatments for hair loss were discovered by accident rather than design. Minoxidil was first discovered in the 1970’s and taken as a tablet for hi...read more
Helping someone you think is using drugs
Helping someone who is not ready to change their behaviour may be difficult and the decision for them to get help is ultimately theirs. Sometimes we may get so concerned over someone else's drug use that we m...read more
Herbal medication vs quackery
By 1930, "Dr." John R. Brinkley of Arkansas, Kansas had transplanted over 16,000 goat testicles into men who wanted to relive their youth. At $750 per procedure, he became a wealthy man. Needless to say, we would ca...read more
Heroin: signs that tell you something...
What is heroin Heroin is one of a group of drugs which are derived from the Opium Poppy which are collectively know as Opiates. Other examples are Codeine and Morphi...read more
Legal herbs
What are legal drugs These are substances that mimic the effects of some illegal drugs such as ecstasy and speed, but are not controlled by the Misuse of Drugs Act. Recent changes have been made to the avail...read more
Options for reducing drug use
Managing your drug use may be a big step. If you reduce your drug use you may still crave for them for sometime after. Try not to be too hard on yourself if you don't reach your immediate goal. Having to try ...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 moreShopping 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 facts about poppers
Poppers is a powerful drug that can give you an almighty burst of dizzy energy for a couple of minutes.The rush kicks in immediately, and for a few moments you'll feel a thumping in your head.Generally comin...read more
Some information about subarachnoid haemorrhage
Most strokes happen because of a blockage in an artery leading to the brain, however about 20% are due to bleeding in or around the brain. A suarachnoid haemorrhage is when there is bleeding over the surface ...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 drugs misuse
Drug misuse and young people aged under 25 years in 1998 In 1998, 11% of 11-15 year olds in England had used drugs in the last year. The prevalence of drug use increased sharply with age: only 1% of 11 year ...read more
Teens and drugs
Research seems to show that a significant number of young people have access to, experiment with or misuse drugs of some sort, at some time in, particularly, the teenage years. Parents want to talk with their...read more
Tips on managing side effects of drugs
Flu-like Symptoms Flu-like symptoms, such as headache, fever, muscle aches, fatigue, and chills, are the most common side effects of interferon therapy. They usually resolve after a few months of treatment. Starting therapy ...read more
Tranquillisers
What are tranquillisers There are various chemical names for tranquillisers these names include: Diazepam, Temazepam (mazzies), Nitrazepam, Flunitrazepam and Rohypnol. These drugs are members of the Benzodia...read more
Treatment of asthma
While asthma can’t be cured, it can be controlled in the vast majority of cases. It is a chronic disease and may need long-term treatment and even lifelong management. In most cases good control can be ...read more
Treatment options for drugs addiction
Inpatient Care Intensive inpatient treatment programmes, which can include detoxification,are available from N.H.S., private and voluntary sectors. Duration varies from 4 weeks to 6 months ...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
Types of pain assoiciated with multiple sclerosis
Trigeminal neuralgia xcruciating, sharp, shock-like pain in cheek and forehead that can be triggered by speaking, touch, or facial movements, usually lasting seconds to several minutes but sometimes repeated...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
Ways to minimise the risks of drug use
It is not uncommon for young people to experiment with drug use. Being well informed about safer drug use is important. Of course it is safer not to try illegal drugs but if you use drugs the...read more
What does cannabis do?
The effect of cannabis depends not only on its composition, dosage and mode of consumption, but also on the mood of the individual, on the individual's expectations, and on the atmosphere and setting. These f...read more
What gave it away ?
Drug addiction signs There are many signs that an individual may have a drug addiction. The drug addiction signs listed below are clues to look for when evaluating this matter. Be aware that possessing sever...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 hayfever
The problem with allergies such as Hay fever and Allergic Rhinitis is that it is considered to be a trivial and inconsequential disease. Symptoms such as runny nose, itchy ey...read more
When an Heart/lung transplantation is the only remaining option
With advances in technology and understanding, where necessary, surgical correction is possible for the majority of babies born today with cardiac defects and Down’s Syndrome. There are...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
