Demanding jobs are the norm these days. They can be satisfying but are often highly stressful too. Anyone involved with the public, such as police, health or social workers, or teachers, might agree. Stress at work can lead to addiction because we sometimes learn to unwind from stress in inappropriate ways. In this article we shall […]
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Ketamine Rehab
Why Rehab is Essential for Ketamine Addiction Recovery Ketamine is a powerful dissociative anaesthetic that has gained popularity as a recreational drug. While it is sometimes used in medical settings for pain management and mental health treatment, its misuse can lead to severe psychological and physical dependence. Unlike substances that cause purely physical addiction, ketamine […]
Alcohol Rehab
Smarmore Castle, one of Ireland’s most trusted alcohol rehab centres, offers world-class care in a peaceful, private setting. Established in 2015, we specialise in residential alcohol rehabilitation, combining evidence-based therapies with a holistic approach. Alcohol rehab is a type of treatment that can help you overcome addiction to alcohol and live a life of lasting […]
The Unique Challenges Women Face in Addiction Recovery – Smarmore Castle
Addiction can happen to all of us, regardless of gender, class, skin colour or creed. Despite this seeming universality, recovery doesn’t look the same for everyone. Biological, social, and cultural differences mean that women face a unique set of challenges when overcoming addiction. Their bodies react differently to both the consumption and withdrawal from alcohol […]
Heroin Withdrawal Symptoms
If you or someone close to you is grappling with heroin addiction, it’s crucial to understand the challenges that come with withdrawal. It’s a tough road to navigate and can be physically and emotionally draining. But remember, while it may seem overwhelming at first, recognizing the signs of withdrawal is actually your first step towards […]
Understanding Medications for Alcohol Withdrawal: A Comprehensive Overview
Alcohol Dependence and Detox Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Historically, the recognition of alcoholism as a medical condition, especially for those with a chronic history of alcohol dependency, at first led to a search for pharmacological treatment that would mitigate detox and unpleasant symptoms and later expanded to treating patients seeking long-term sobriety and relapse prevention. Alcohol […]
Is My Addiction Bad Enough to Go to Rehab?
Addiction is subjective. You might think you’re just winding down with a few drinks after work, or take drugs so you can enjoy yourself to the max at the weekend. Maybe you’re convinced you can stop taking the Xanax once you’ve got your anxiety under control, or you inject heroin recreationally. Whatever your situation, there […]
7 Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms in Addiction
Addiction, including alcohol and drug addiction, is a brain disease that impacts various brain functions to do with reward, pleasure, memory, and motivation. It doesn’t just ‘happen’, instead it typically develops over a period of time. If you’re wondering what are the stages of addiction, they can be broadly characterised as initial use, which leads […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder and Addiction – Is There a Link?
At this time of year, as the seasons change, people start to talk about the seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and its links to addictive behaviour, particularly substance misuse. The two conditions can be treated concurrently. Symptoms of SAD should never be ignored. What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder and Addiction? SAD is a mental health disorder […]
Understanding The Pain of Alcohol Induced Panic Attacks
Alcohol and Anxiety: Panic Attacks After or During Drinking Are you suffering from alcohol-induced panic attacks? Consuming alcohol can trigger panic attacks, while others experience extreme nervousness after drinking. However, regular panic attacks induced by alcohol are a serious matter that can lead to addiction. If you start drinking and cannot always stop or predict […]
Alcohol and Anger: Causes, Dangers, How to Help
Everyone gets angry sometimes. There’s nothing wrong with that. However, when that anger becomes constant or uncontrollable, it can cause a number of issues. One of the things that can make anger even more difficult to control is alcohol. In fact, alcohol is often linked to violence and crime. Alcohol doesn’t cause anger, but it […]
How Stress in the Workplace Can Lead To Addiction
Where you work, its conditions, the job role and maybe even other co-workers can have a massive impact on how stressed you can become. You can learn ways of dealing with stress but if you find yourself unable to cope it could lead to complications such as addiction to drugs, alcohol and other substances to […]