How Do You Know if You Have Seasonal Affective Disorder?

How Do You Know if You Have Seasonal Affective Disorder?

Published 15 November 2024

As the days get shorter and the sun seems to disappear behind a constant thick layer of clouds, it’s actually quite normal to start to feel their energy dip and their moods drop. This is because when it goes dark, we associate it with it being time to wind down.

What is Speedballing? Everything You Should Know

What is Speedballing? Everything You Should Know

Published 8 November 2024

According to the latest release by the Office of National Statistics, there were 5,448 drug-related deaths in England and Wales in 2023. Over 3,500 of these were due to opiates and cocaine, respectively. Substance misuse is a persistent problem around the world, and drugs such as opiates and cocaine are

How Long Does Cannabis-Induced Anxiety Last?

How Long Does Cannabis-Induced Anxiety Last?

Published 1 November 2024

Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug in the UK, with 7.4% of adults between 16- to 59-years-old reporting having used it over the previous year. There’s a common perception that cannabis use is relatively safe, but there is plenty of evidence that it can be harmful, particularly to mental

Is Gabapentin Addictive? What You Should Know

Is Gabapentin Addictive? What You Should Know

Published 25 October 2024

When most people think about drug misuse and addiction, they probably picture illegal substances such as heroin or cocaine. There has been a sharp rise in the misuse of prescription drugs over recent years, however. The misuse of fentanyl in the US, for example, has been described as an ‘epidemic’,