As we grow from children into adults our brains are continually changing. Through each new or repeated experience, connections are formed in the brain that influence how we understand and engage with ourselves and the world around us.
Ketamine has emerged in recent years as a powerful aid in the treatment of depression. Though a popular recreational drug commonly abused across the U.K., ketamine was first introduced as anaesthetic agent in the 1960s, and is still used as such today. In this blog, we will explore how ketamine is being used as a powerful antidepressant, and its potential for aiding recovery from anxiety-related and substance use disorders.
Pregabalin is an anti-convulsant, pain-relieving medication, under the classification of Gabapentinoids. As an anti-convulsant, or anti-epileptic drug, Pregabalin works by reducing the intensity of ‘abnormal electrical activity in the brain.’ For the treatment of neuropathic pain, it reduces pain sensitivity by disrupting the pain signals sent from the brain through the spinal cord.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, many popular types of gambling-related events such as football, horse racing, and other sporting events have been put on hold. In combination with the immense financial pressure that the pandemic has placed on most people, those who enjoy or are accustomed to gambling, and even those who are new to it, have turned to online gambling and trading apps to earn extra money, which, initially, seems easy. Unfortunately, it isn’t as easy as it seems making money trading, and many people have found themselves addicted.
People who suffer from Borderline Personality Disorder are subject to experiencing intense feelings of loneliness and isolation, a deep sense of hopelessness or emptiness, and have a deep-seated fear of abandonment. To protect oneself against these feelings, those with BPD may engage in several defence mechanisms,
People who suffer from Borderline Personality Disorder are subject to experiencing intense feelings of loneliness and isolation, a deep sense of hopelessness or emptiness, and have a deep-seated fear of abandonment. To protect oneself against these feelings, those with BPD may engage in several defence mechanisms,
Addiction is a term often surrounded by harmful stigma. Until recent decades, addiction was often misunderstood as a personal failure, a sign of weakness, or simply a personal choice, and treatment options were limited. Advances in our neuroscientific understanding of addiction have allowed us to view it in a new light and discover new and effective treatment options
As an opiate, codeine is a highly physically and psychologically addictive substance.1 When addiction develops, professional treatment is required. Misuse of opiates can be fatal, so it’s essential that treatment is sought and provided at the earliest possible stages of addiction.
Panic attacks can make a person feel as though they are completely alone in their experience. The thoughts and feelings that come up can be deeply personal and difficult to rationalise. However, nocturnal panic attacks are more common than many sufferers believe
When taking cocaine, the body immediately begins to break the substance down into substances known as metabolites. These linger in the system, and can be detected by certain medical tests, including:
