Worried about a loved one, friend, or colleague, that you suspect has a steroid problem? Here is enough information to arm you with what to do next. [Read more…] about Steroid Abuse: Know the Signs
Heroin
Addiction and Relapse: What are the Odds?
If you have newly recovered from an addiction, you may be worried about a relapse. We have attempted to answer your questions, below. [Read more…] about Addiction and Relapse: What are the Odds?
Drug Paraphernalia Explained
What to look for if you suspect drug or alcohol addiction in your home.
Since we are not all familiar with the world of drugs, we don’t all know what to look for to recognise drug use. Drugs need to be used or taken in certain ways, and the ways we use to take them involve different pieces of equipment. Signs can be obvious or obscure, and that’s where Help4Addiction come in. [Read more…] about Drug Paraphernalia Explained
What are the Main Party Drugs Used in the UK?
Popular party drugs and how to spot when your friends have been spiked.
We define party drugs as those that are most often consumed when in the club, on a night out, or otherwise in the ‘party mood’. Sometimes known as Club Drugs, those illegal narcotic substances consumed at festivals and in nightclubs, can do serious damage to the user.
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Why Men’s Mental Health Crisis is Amplified by Alcohol and Drugs
Thanks for the rave this morning 💔 #warriordown #theprodigy #keithflint
— Amy Walsh (@AmyWalsh1306) March 27, 2019
Music fans were shocked when Keith Flint, front mam of The Prodigy, was found dead, earlier this month. Initial reports showed that the 49-year old singer had hanged himself, after a long battle with alcohol and prescription drugs. The breakdown of Flint’s marriage was said to be a major contributory factor.
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Am I Addicted To Drugs?
The Definition of Drug Addiction
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), drug abuse is defined as a chronic disease related to the brain that causes those suffering from addiction to relapse into drug-seeking and consuming, regardless of the harmful consequences. [Read more…] about Am I Addicted To Drugs?