Wernicke’s encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome are both forms of alcohol-related brain damage. They are caused by severe thiamine deficiency, also known as a lack of vitami …

Stimulants can boost mood, sharpen focus and build confidence. They also play a legitimate role in treating conditions like ADHD. Whether illicit, such as cocaine, or prescri …

For someone who’s never experienced addiction or doesn’t understand the science behind it, they can be forgiven for thinking it’s all to do with ‘willpower’. If you …

To say that watching a loved one go through something as destructive as alcohol addiction is “tough” is a complete understatement. It’s devastating to witness, especially w …

One of the most painful things about addiction is the feeling that you’ve lost yourself. You look in the mirror and don’t recognise the person staring back. It can feel like …

Quitting alcohol is one of the most positive decisions you can make for your health. Even for people who wouldn’t describe themselves as having a problem, removing alcohol brings …

For those struggling with long-term alcoholism, stopping drinking is fraught with new and sometimes unsettling symptoms. Knowing what typically happens after you stop drinking ca …

For those entering rehab, there can be countless questions about what lies ahead, like what can I expect, how can I prepare, or what will life look like after treatment finishes? …

Reports from the NHS show that in recent years, more than a million people in England have been prescribed painkillers like codeine for over three months. If you or a loved one h …

Messaging, calling, or posting while drinking is becoming an increasing problem across the country. People find themselves saying things online they’d never express while …

Timing is everything when someone you love is caught in addiction. Acting too quickly might feel intrusive, but waiting too long means addiction will relinquish a person’s cont …

We don’t always stop to weigh up the risks when mixing prescription medication and alcohol. We might feel like a drug has completely left our system, and pay no mind to having …