Does Swansea have a drug problem? A data-led look at drug use, harm and support Yes. Swansea has the highest or one of the highest drug misuse death rates in Wales according to ONS and Public Health Wales data. The Swansea Bay area (Swansea and Neath Port Talbot) had a drug misuse death rate of…
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South West London is not a uniform place when it comes to addiction. The four boroughs our Clapham centre serves most (Lambeth, Wandsworth, Southwark and Lewisham) sit in the part of the capital where drug-related deaths have risen sharply, and where high-functioning alcohol and cocaine use often hides behind a busy professional life. This piece…
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Private residential rehab in London costs roughly £4,200 to £21,800+ for a 28-day programme, depending on the clinic, the level of medical detox involved, and how much you’re paying for luxury rather than care. That’s a wide range, and the number you actually pay comes down to a few specific things. This guide breaks them…
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Did you know that lorazepam can actually cause serious addiction and physical dependence? Studies show that as a benzodiazepine medication, lorazepam works by enhancing GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) in your brain, which slows down your central nervous system to create those calming and sedative effects you feel. All benzodiazepines, including diazepam and alprazolam come with well-established…
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Free drug and alcohol treatment in London is real, and every borough has it. But almost all of it is outpatient, the provider changes depending on where you live, and a funded residential bed is genuinely hard to get. This guide maps the whole free system for South London: what exists, who runs it, how…
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If someone you care about has been drinking in a way that’s become impossible to ignore, you’ve probably already tried talking to them about it. Maybe those conversations ended in an argument, or maybe they agreed to cut down and nothing changed. When talking stops working, an intervention is usually the next thing people consider,…
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London is in the midst of a drug related public health crisis. Rising deaths, changing drug markets and widening inequality are killing across the capital. This article looks at the data, trends and societal impact, using ONS, OHID and London.gov sources. Overview: How Bad is London’s Drug Problem in 2024–2025? London had 662 drug poisoning…
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Melatonin has become one of the most talked-about sleep supplements of the past few years, with its availability over the counter in countries like the US prompting many people in the UK to try it for themselves. Melatonin supplement usage by U.S. adults has grown more than fivefold in recent decades, highlighting its increasing popularity…
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Chemsex can enter your life as something that can feel manageable. The odd weekend here, a session there, often involving chemsex drugs—substances like GHB, GBL, cocaine, ketamine, and methamphetamine—commonly used to enhance sexual experiences. But for a lot of people, that boundary can easily start to move and blur. The sessions might get longer, chemsex…
DetailsAddiction affects millions across the UK, but its true cost extends beyond individual spending. NHS expenses, crime, lost productivity, premature deaths, and impacts on families and communities amount to billions annually. UK Government data shows substance misuse costs the country tens of billions each year. In the US, the economic cost of addiction exceeds $740…
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