Tag Archives: Substance-related disorders

07Dec/24

Addiction: How Does Drug And Alcohol Addiction Occur?

We all know drug and alcohol addiction occurs. We also know some people can use and not get addicted. We all know that they are both injurious to our health. Then why is it that the addiction to drugs and alcohol is increasing everyday? Why do people still destroy their lives and family? Is drug and alcohol addiction a matter of will power, choice or is it a disease?

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18Jul/24

Some say a shot of olive oil can prevent a hangover – here’s what the science says

Justin Stebbing, Anglia Ruskin University

The search for alcohol hangover cures is as old as alcohol itself. Many cures and remedies are sold, but scientific evidence for their effectiveness is lacking.

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29Aug/23

Is alcohol the number one cause of death?

29 August 2023 /Food and Drink/ –I n 2022, there were 1,245 alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland, compared to 1,051 drug-related deaths. This is the first time that alcohol-related deaths have been higher than drug-related deaths in Scotland.

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