How Long Does Fentanyl Stay in Your System?

Published 22 November 2024, in

  Fentanyl is a very strong painkiller that is typically used for severe pain such as following a serious injury, following a major operation or the pain associated with cancer. It is only available on prescription in the UK and comes in a number of formats, including lozenges or tablets, patches, nasal sprays and injections…

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What Is the CRAFT Approach to Addiction?

Published 15 November 2024, in

When it comes to addiction treatment, each individual will go on a unique journey to recovery. And approaches such as the CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) method can be extremely helpful, especially in the early stages of recovery. But CRAFT doesn’t just focus on the individual struggling with addiction. It focuses on the entire…

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Can Tapering Off Reduce Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms?

Published 8 November 2024, in

One of the major challenges for people attempting to address a serious drinking problem is the potential to experience alcohol withdrawal symptoms. These can be very unpleasant, dangerous and even fatal, which is why detox should always be properly managed. Some people and programmes advocate a gradual alcohol reduction in order to reduce these effects.…

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