Posts by Tim L:

• Digital Mental Health Resources

  November 16, 2020

  This form of mental health services takes place entirely over digital media using computers and smart devices connected to the internet. They are used to connect people with medical professionals over long-distance. Long-distance services have been utilised through various forms over the last century. It was a way to assist people in need of health […]

• Mixing Antibiotics and Alcohol: The Facts

  June 13, 2020

  Antibiotics are powerful medications designed to slow down or destroy bacteria growth. Antibiotics are prescribed to fight bacterial infections. They work by stopping bacteria from reproducing or through killing already existing and invading bacteria. Antibiotics are necessary since foreign bacteria tend to invade the body excessively, making it difficult for the body’s own defence mechanism […]

• All You Need To Know About Alcohol-Induced Headaches

  May 25, 2020

  One of the main problems facing those who struggle with alcohol is the alcohol-induced headache. This common problem may affect one of the 10.8 million adults in the UK who are drinking at a worrying level. Alcohol-induced headaches are not only subject to those who have a history of misuse or abuse of alcohol. These types […]

• Understanding the Alcohol Detox Process

  May 04, 2020

  In order to defeat your alcohol addiction, you need to admit that you have a problem in the first place. If you are in denial about your addiction, then it’s unlikely that any form of treatment will succeed. We do not recommend you embark upon treatment unless you are utterly committed to stopping your drinking. […]

• Effects of Alcohol on the Brain

  February 16, 2020

  Most people dependent on alcohol are no strangers to the slowed thinking and memory issues that accompany alcohol usage. Though the impact of alcohol on the brain subsides with time automatically, it could turn into a major health scare the alcohol consumption is excessive and/or frequent. This is why it’s so important to talk about […]

• A Guide to Addiction and Anxiety

  February 09, 2020

  Nervousness and anxiety are normal and healthy reactions to stressful or distressing situations and periods in our life, but there are some people who find that anxiety overcomes them entirely. This, too, is fairly normal; affecting roughly 40 million adults in the USA alone, anxiety disorders are some of the most common mental health issues […]

• The Definitive Guide to Fentanyl Addiction Recovery

  September 18, 2019

  Fentanyl is a prescription Opioid similar to morphine, which is used to treat severe pain from surgery or chronic illnesses such as cancer. Fentanyl is sometimes administered to patients who experience adverse effects from other prescription Opioids. Just like with other synthetic Opioids, Fentanyl is very potent. In fact, the drug is believed to be […]

• Managing Drug and Alcohol Misuse at Work

  August 01, 2019

  According to the 2011 census, about two-thirds of the U.K population (34.3 million in England and 1.9 million in Wales) is of working age. Since almost three-quarters of the working-age population is in employment, the impact of use and misuse of drugs and alcohol in the workplace is quite substantial. This shows that the workplace […]

• How Alcohol Affects Blood Pressure

  July 12, 2019

  There are many reasons why people drink alcohol. Some people drink just for fun while others drink to relieve stress. Regardless of the reason, one thing that is evident is that alcohol is harmful to the human body especially when consumed in excess. There is no level of alcohol consumption that is considered to be […]

• Does Kombucha Tea Contain Alcohol?

  July 09, 2019

  Kombucha tea is a sweet, slightly acidic beverage that is becoming increasingly popular among the health community today. However, the beverage has been around for centuries with its origins traced back to China. Today, Kombucha is marketed for its medicinal properties. There is a link between Kombucha tea and a variety of health benefits. According […]