What is an MDMA Comedown? An MDMA comedown is the period of low mood, fatigue and other unpleasant symptoms that can follow after the drug leaves your system and its effects wear off. It’s important to understand that this varies enormously between individuals and even between different occasions of use. Some people notice only mild…
Both heroin and methadone are opioids that act on the same receptors in the brain, but they work differently and last longer in the body. When someone who is dependent on either of these substances stops or reduces their use, opioid withdrawal occurs. Understanding the clinical differences between heroin withdrawal and methadone withdrawal is important…
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 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…
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 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…
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 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 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…
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…