How Do I Wean Myself Off Codeine?

How Do I Wean Myself Off Codeine?

Published 9 September 2022

Codeine is a painkiller used to alleviate mild to severe pain. On its own, it is a medication prescribed by a doctor but does turn up in some cough medicines and tablets. Whilst it is a legal opiate, many people develop a painkiller addiction. Continued use of codeine means that

Can A Hangover Cause Panic Attacks?

Can A Hangover Cause Panic Attacks?

Published 22 August 2022

Does Alcohol Cause anxiety? When a person drinks a large amount of alcohol, they are more likely to experience a severe hangover the next day, especially if this is at the end of a few days of binge drinking. Under normal circumstances, hangovers are never comfortable. They tend to be

Signs Of Prescription Drug Addiction

Signs Of Prescription Drug Addiction

Published 22 August 2022

  What is Prescription Drug Addiction? Prescription drug addiction is when a person develops an addiction to a drug that should only be obtained and used through prescription. This is often to prescription pain killers such as morphine, codeine and co-codamol. Just like any other drug addiction, addiction to prescription

How to Tell Your Kids You Need to Go to Rehab

How to Tell Your Kids You Need to Go to Rehab

Published 22 July 2022

Going to rehab is tricky enough without telling your kids. What do you say to them? Is there a right time? And how will they take it? At Addiction Advocates, we regularly advise patients on what to say to their kids. We’ve rounded up the most important points to consider.