Category: Behavioural
The Link Between National Football and Relapse
Football, both at the national and local levels, is an important part of many people’s lives. Whether your team wins or loses can impact your happiness, and it is a very important sport from a cultural perspective. However, its close association with alcohol can pose significant challenges for those in recovery from alcohol abuse. We…
Read MoreWhat We Know About Addiction and Personality Types
The relationship between addiction and personality types is a well-researched topic within psychology and psychiatry. And, through this extensive research, it’s been identified that certain personality traits and types may be more commonly associated with a higher risk of addiction. But, what are they? And what does this mean in terms of substance abuse and…
Read MoreCan You Be Addicted to a Person?
When most people think of addiction, they probably picture dependency on substances such as alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs such as cocaine or heroin. Addiction to drugs is certainly a worryingly common and highly destructive form of addiction – but it is not the only one. Some behavioural addictions, such as addiction to gambling, overeating,…
Read MoreSymptoms of Codeine Withdrawal: Do You Need Treatment?
Codeine can be defined as a type of opioid medication, which is often used for its analgesic (pain-relieving) properties. It’s also used to suppress severe coughs and, in some instances, for its sedative effects. Codeine works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain, which reduces the perception of pain. It is also present…
Read MoreCan Ibuprofen and Alcohol Kill You?
There can be risks when you mix any medication, like ibuprofen, with alcohol. It’s important to understand that this can be dangerous. Plus, if you drink frequently or are currently living with alcohol addiction, adding painkillers into the mix can lead to even more serious problems. Ibuprofen is a commonly used pain reliever. It…
Read MoreDo Some People Have Natural High Tolerance to Drugs?
Do some people have a natural high tolerance to drugs? Although it’s true that everyone’s body works a little differently, underlining the wonderful variety and complexity of human health and biology – can it really be true that some people naturally have a stronger resistance to substances than others? In this article, we explore the…
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