When we talk about addiction, we are not talking about one specific experience that is shared by each individual who struggles with dependency. In reality, the term addiction covers a very broad r …
The basics of the disease model of addiction
The disease model of addiction defines addiction as a chronic, relapsing brain disease characterised by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequen …
The disease model of addiction defines addiction as a chronic, relapsing brain disease characterised by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequen …
Recent statistics indicate that 2.7% of adults in the UK have used cocaine, ranking the country as having the second-highest rate of cocaine use in the world. Given these figures, it is reasonable to …
Culturally, there is an unfortunate stereotype that addiction and employment are mutually exclusive. However, this is a misconception, and this type of belief helps perpetuate the stigma around drug a …
Recovering from an addiction is not easy, and more often than not, it’s a journey full of hardship. Despite this, there are many things that can keep you motivated; one of the most popular options is …