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
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
Is Gabapentin Addictive? What You Should Know
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’,
Is Cannabis a Depressant?
Cannabis is the most widely used illegal drug in the UK. The Office for National Statistics reported that 7.6% of people aged 16 to 59 years in England and Wales (around 2.5 million people) reported having used the drug in the previous 12 months. Many people use the drug without
