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
The Link Between ADHD and Substance Abuse
In the UK, the number of people taking ADHD medication is higher than ever. With the number of adults with ADHD predicted to be around 4%, the condition is deemed to be undiagnosed. There is also a massive NHS backlog, with people waiting years to get a diagnosis and the
