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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…
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Cocaine addiction is a tough topic to tackle, but it’s one that urgently needs to be addressed – especially here in the UK, where the numbers have been on the rise and the consequences are hitting home in every walk of life. If you or someone you care about has been affected, you’ll know firsthand…
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What Are Mutual Aid Recovery Groups? If you’ve ever known someone who’s wrestled with addiction. Or perhaps you’ve found yourself fighting those battles. Chances are you’ve heard whispers about mutual aid recovery groups. These are communities built not around expert advice or paid counselling, but around ordinary people helping each other stay sober. Sounds simple,…
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The Reality of Alcohol Addiction in the UK Alcohol addiction, or alcohol dependency as many professionals call it, doesn’t just hit the news in headlines or grim government reports. It’s woven through the fabric of everyday life for countless individuals and families across the country. When I first started working with people struggling with addiction…
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The first time I walked through the doors of an addiction rehab centre in the UK as a support worker, I carried a jumble of hope and doubt. Would the people seeking help here find what they desperately needed? Across the country, thousands face the same daunting question every year. Let’s pull back the curtain…