Let's start & finish this article by asking the question: What do you think? For some, Porn or Sex addiction is just an excuse for 'bad' behaviou. For others, they are genuine conditions that can be ruinous to people's lives. Let's start the conversation with a look at the facts rather than opinions.. Statistics suggest… Continue reading Is Porn & Sex Addiction Really A ‘Thing’?
Author: J. Broad
Addiction – Think You Know What It Is?
When you think of addiction what images are conjured up in your mind? It's probably a negative image of someone who may be involved in criminal activity, in poor health and someone who's life is slowly slipping away. Perhaps your view is far more judgemental and you have a very dim view of drug users.… Continue reading Addiction – Think You Know What It Is?
Solvents & The Silver Bullets
Ever wondered what's with all the discarded little silver cannisters littering the streets & countryside? Solvent abuse is sometimes a generic term for use of Inhalants referring to the method of use. This usually involves inhaling of a chemical, perhaps once a liquid that has become a gas at room temperature as with volatile substances… Continue reading Solvents & The Silver Bullets
Amphetamines & Alcohol: What’s The Harm?
When we think of drug use we often think of illegal drugs and the black market. However, the three most common substances used around the world are caffeine, alcohol and nicotine - all substances that are obtainable legally, and legal to consume. But there are another class of drugs that are also available to us… Continue reading Amphetamines & Alcohol: What’s The Harm?
Polydrug Use – Mixing Substances
In our last few posts, we've talked about the impact & effects of alcohol & alcohol addiction. But alcohol is often taken along side other substances, prescribed medicines, over-the-counter medicines, as well as illegal drugs. Those who drink & use other substances often think it's a simple matter of taking one substance to achieve one… Continue reading Polydrug Use – Mixing Substances
