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How Long Does Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Last? Acute, Protracted & PAWS Timelines

Blog, Drug AddictionBy Dr Olalekan Otulana December 28, 2025

Benzodiazepine withdrawal duration varies significantly between individuals, with withdrawal symptoms typically lasting from days to months depending on multiple factors including the specific medication, dosage, duration of use, and individual physiology. Understanding how long benzodiazepine withdrawal lasts requires examining different phases: acute withdrawal, protracted withdrawal, and post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS). This comprehensive guide examines the…

Cannabis-Induced Anxiety: Causes, Mechanisms, Risks and When to Seek Help

Blog, Drug AddictionBy Dr Olalekan Otulana December 23, 2025

Cannabis does not affect everyone in the same way. Some people feel relaxed and calm. Others experience strong anxiety, panic or a sense that something is seriously wrong, particularly with higher doses or potent products. Cannabis use can lead to adverse health effects, including mental health issues such as anxiety, especially with regular or high-potency…

Free vs Private Ketamine Rehab in the UK: How to Choose?

Blog, Drug AddictionBy Perry Clayman December 19, 2025

Ketamine use has been on the rise during the past few years in the UK. Ketamine is a dissociative anaesthetic with hallucinogenic effects, producing a dream-like state and altered perceptions, making it popular for recreational use but also increasing the risk of ketamine abuse. According to recent surveys, there was an increase in the proportion…

Ketamine Rehab Success Rates & Research Outcomes in the UK

Blog, Drug AddictionBy Andy Kalli December 17, 2025

Ketamine use has been on the rise in the UK. Despite its wide prevalence, many are actively seeking professional treatment to overcome ketamine dependency. According to reports shared by the NHS, people seeking treatment for ketamine addiction have doubled during the past few years. This trend is part of a broader increase in illicit drug…

NHS vs Private Cannabis Rehab in the UK: Waiting Times, Treatments and Costs

Blog, Drug AddictionBy Andy Kalli December 13, 2025

Cannabis has been one of the most widely used drugs in the UK. While 6.8% of the population still abuses the drug, many also have been actively seeking ways to get rid of cannabis addiction. In the UK specifically, you come across two channels when recovering from any kind of substance use disorder or other…

Cannabis Withdrawal Symptoms and Timeline: A Comprehensive Guide

Blog, Drug AddictionBy Dr Olalekan Otulana December 9, 2025

Cannabis withdrawal is a medically recognised condition that affects nearly half of regular cannabis users when they stop or significantly reduce their marijuana use. Far from being a minor inconvenience, cannabis withdrawal syndrome involves real physical and psychological symptoms that can significantly impact daily life and recovery efforts. Understanding cannabis withdrawal symptoms and their timeline…

Cannabis Rehab Aftercare: Guide to Relapse Prevention Following Rehab

Blog, Drug AddictionBy Dr Olalekan Otulana December 5, 2025

Cannabis is one of the most widely used illicit drugs in the UK. Despite the regulating authorities’ joint awareness programmes, many abuse the substance even after rehab. This is because a lot of individuals find the urge to use cannabis just irresistible, falling back into the same old patterns. A structured and evidence-based aftercare treatment…

Cannabis Vape Addiction & Edibles Dependence: Do Methods Change Detox & Rehab?

Blog, Drug AddictionBy Dr Olalekan Otulana December 3, 2025

According to reports by the ONS, there were approximately 5.4 million vapers in the UK in 2024. The increasing popularity of cannabis vaping and edibles, particularly among young individuals and young adults, has contributed to this trend. During recent years, the preference for edibles over smoking has greatly increased. Around one in 14 UK adults…

Cannabis Withdrawal Treatment: Timeline and What to Expect

Blog, Drug AddictionBy Andy Kalli November 28, 2025

In the UK, around 2.5 million people reported using cannabis during the past year. Among these, many individuals refused to acquire treatment just because they were uncertain about the cannabis withdrawal timeline. The uncertainty of the detox and what could make it better or worse made them consider abusing the drug a better option. Cannabis…

Effective Therapies for Cannabis Rehab in the UK: CBT, MET, CM, and Much More

Blog, Drug AddictionBy Perry Clayman November 26, 2025

Evidence-based therapeutic interventions have been able to prove highly effective in the treatment of Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). However, marijuana addiction remains a significant challenge, as many cannabis users may experience withdrawal symptoms when they try to quit cannabis. While the action plans for each therapy may vary, their success rates are significantly higher. If…

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