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Can You Become Addicted to Codeine?
Yes, you can become addicted to Codine if you overuse this prescription drug. Codeine is one of the most commonly prescribed pain medications in the UK, and it’s usually for treating mild to moderate pain. It is often found in combination medicines like co-codamol (which is codeine and paracetamol) and cough syrups, making it easily
How Do You Know if You Have Seasonal Affective Disorder?
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. And, of course, over the
What is Speedballing? Everything You Should Know
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 dangerous enough alone. Combined, the
How Long Does Cannabis-Induced Anxiety Last?
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 health. One potential risk is
