Cost-of-living crisis to blame for rise in alcohol dependence
Alcohol Awareness Week takes place from 3-9 July 2023 and presents an opportunity for those who drink alcohol to take…
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Addictive patterns in young accountants
1 in 5 young accountants say alcohol has negatively impacted their life: A new study by occupational charity caba has…
Highest alcohol consumption in Europe
Highest alcohol consumption in Europe: Research by Abbeycarefoundation.com analysed World Health Organisation (WHO) data from across Europe to determine which…
4 effective approaches to treating addiction
4 effective approaches to treating addiction: As you might have come across from multiple sources, alcohol, and drug addiction is…
How to prevent your child becoming addicted to gaming
The world of online gaming is forever expanding and has become extremely popular over the past decade among younger generations.…
Cryptocurrency gambling with young people’s mental health
Cryptocurrency trading could be linked to problem gambling, anxiety and depression in young men, University of Queensland research has found.…
Teen substance-use influenced by social media
Study finds social media encourages teen substance-use: New research has found adolescents who are active on social media are being exposed…
High-strength cannabis linked to addiction and mental health problems
High-strength cannabis linked to addiction and mental health problems: Largest ever study into the health effects of different types of…
Why cocaine causes sleep deprivation
Why cocaine causes sleep deprivation: Cocaine is a highly addictive substance that can have many damaging effects on both the…
Gambling: how to spot the signs of an addiction
Signs and symptoms of gambling addiction: The belief that a gambling addict can win back previous losses becomes all consuming,…
Top NHS clinicians demand new ‘addiction levy’ on gambling industry
Top NHS clinicians demand new 'addiction levy' on gambling industry: The most senior NHS clinicians treating gambling addiction today call…
The USA’s 2022 fentanyl epidemic
The USA's 2022 Fentanyl Epidemic: Headlines have been full of reports on COVID-related fatalities, but there’s something as contagious that’s…