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Cocaethylene isn’t a word you’ll hear floating about in everyday banter, but if you. Or anyone you know. Mix cocaine with a drink or two, it’s time to pay close attention. The reality is as simple as it is frightening: combine cocaine and alcohol, and your body brews up a third chemical called cocaethylene. This…
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Cocaine Addiction in the UK: Facing the Numbers, Recognising the Signs, and Finding a Way Out If you’ve picked up a newspaper or scrolled through your feed lately, you’ve probably seen it. Cocaine is everywhere in the headlines. But behind the sensational stories are real people, real families, and a real crisis changing lives in…
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The State of Alcohol Addiction in the UK: 2025 There’s a familiar buzz every time new alcohol statistics are released in the UK. This year, more than ever, the numbers speak volumes. Behind every figure is a real person, a family, or even a whole community wrestling with the highs and lows of alcohol misuse.…
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If you’ve ever wondered what sets mutual aid recovery groups apart in the world of addiction support, you’re not alone. Plenty of folks across the UK have found these spaces truly transformative. Myself included, having witnessed more than a few mates rebuild their lives, one courageous step at a time. In 2025, mutual aid group…
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Landing in a rehab centre can feel like stepping into another world. One where the usual chaos takes a back seat and space opens up to actually focus on getting better. Over the years, working hands-on with individuals in recovery, I’ve witnessed plenty of raw and real transformation. As we’re halfway through 2025 in the…
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The word “dopamine” gets thrown around a lot these days, often blamed for everything from doomscrolling to binge eating and even gambling away your savings. But what actually is dopamine? And why does it wield so much power over our habits, cravings, and even our happiness? If you’ve ever lost time in a TikTok rabbit…
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Understanding the Changing Face of Heroin and Opiate Addiction in the UK If you’ve been following the headlines, there’s no escaping the reality: heroin and opiate addiction in the UK is evolving faster than ever in 2025. Having witnessed these changes first-hand working at a drug and alcohol outreach centre, I can say that the…
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Getting Real About Cannabis Addiction in the UK: What 2025 Looks Like Cannabis use in the UK has always had a complicated reputation. For some, it’s a weekend relaxer or an escape hatch from daily pressures. For others, it can quietly morph from a harmless habit into something much stickier. A true addiction. If you…
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The Real Picture: Ecstasy and Amphetamine Addiction in the UK, 2025 What’s the buzz on the UK streets and festival fields this year? Despite decades of warnings and a world of information at our fingertips, rates of ecstasy (MDMA) and amphetamine use are climbing in ways no one can brush off. If you or someone…
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The Stealthy Threat: Cocaethylene, Cocaine, Alcohol and the Troubling Rise in Suicide Risk When people head out for a big night, there’s a common cocktail you’ll find. Cocaine and alcohol. Ask anyone who’s been in those circles: it’s not rare to see these two substances floating around at the same party. But very few people…