Is cannabis abuse harmful?
Long term cannabis abuse affects the user detrimentally - both biologically, psychologically, and socially. Dr Matt Cullen explains.
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Supporting someone with addiction
What can you do to support a family member with addiction issues? Dr Matt Cullen explains how you can help.
Addictions Mental HealthWhat is an addictive personality? A brief video.
An element of risk taking, and the seeking of gratification in various forms, are core dimensions of a so-called addictive personality.
Addictions Mental HealthWhy is quitting smoking so hard?
Understanding why quitting smoking is so hard may help you to quit.
AddictionsCan you reverse fatty liver disease?
The commonest cause of fatty liver is obesity, and many people have fatty liver and don't realise it, even with small amounts of overweight.
Addictions Gastrointestinal Health Nutrition & WeightVideo game addiction can be treated with psychotherapy
Video gaming has to have a serious and ongoing impact to be considered a disorder. So how do you treat something like video game addiction? Researchers looked at cognitive behavioural therapy intervention to see if it was effective in reducing rates of video game addiction.
Addictions Latest Health NewseCigarettes and vaping
eCigarettes allow the user to inhale nicotine and other chemicals in a vapour rather than smoke, hence 'vaping'. Does vaping help people quit smoking and is it safe?
AddictionsWhy alcohol is not a good coping strategy during COVID-19
Alcohol sales have gone through the roof during this COVID-19 period, but is alcohol a good coping strategy?
Addictions Coronavirus - COVID-19 Mental HealthWhat is the best way to quit smoking?
In a recent review of high-quality available evidence, researchers looked at more than 60 trials with over 40,000 people involved.
Addictions Latest Health NewsHeavy drinking changes DNA
Scientists are beginning to explore genetic and environmental factors that can increase a person’s risk of developing an alcohol abuse disorder.
Addictions Latest Health NewsStandard drinks
An Australian standard drink contains 10 grams of alcohol. By counting standard drinks you can keep track of your drinking.
AddictionsSmoking but a distant memory
Researchers find potential merit in targeting smoking-related memories for smoking cessation.
Addictions Latest Health NewsIs a coffee habit coded in your genes?
New research suggests that how much coffee a person drinks each day and how it's metabolised could be influenced by their genes.
Addictions Latest Health NewsVideo: Ice addiction - Jack's story
Jack first tried ice at 18 and quickly fell into the grip of ice addiction. Being left to die in an alleyway was the turning point for Jack to get help.
AddictionsModerate alcohol consumption reduces brain function
Even moderate consumption of alcohol can have negative effects on the brain.
Addictions Latest Health NewsBenzodiazepines: what are the effects?
How benzodiazepines affect a person depends on many things, but there is no safe level of benzodiazepine use.
AddictionsPregnancy, alcohol and other drugs
If you are pregnant, or thinking about having a baby, it is important to consider the types of drugs you might be taking and how they might affect you and your pregnancy.
AddictionsVideo: Hangovers - is beer before wine better?
Scientists have recently tested whether a binge drinking session is less toxic if you change the order of your drinks.
Addictions Latest Health NewsBenzodiazepines: what are they?
Benzodiazepines, benzos, are also known as minor tranquillisers.
AddictionsAmphetamines: what are they?
Amphetamines (speed) belong to a group of drugs called psychostimulants.
AddictionsAmphetamines (speed): tolerance and dependence
Amphetamines become highly addictive after prolonged use. Dependence on amphetamines can be psychological or physical, or both.
AddictionsCocaine use linked to permanent heart damage
Cocaine use could cause permanent heart damage, with persistent high blood pressure and blood vessel stiffness.
Addictions Latest Health NewsInhalants: tolerance, dependence and treatment
Tolerance can develop with regular use of inhalants. Long term use can lead to a psychological dependence.
AddictionsInhalants: what are the effects?
Even small amounts of inhalants can affect you quite quickly, due to their rapid entry to the bloodstream through the lungs.
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