Addiction to Prescriptions
Painkiller addictions are becoming more and more of a problem in Britain, with the high profile case of Ant McPartlin…
Social media harnessed by scientists tackling addiction
Scientists have revealed they could use social media to monitor posts from drug addicts. Social media platforms are the latest…
Energy drinks – The story behind my addiction
I remember the sip of my first energy drink – the cool liquid sugar slowly seeping down an 18-year old…
What is hoarding? The forgotten addiction
Addictions come in all shapes and sizes and can have various consequences attached. Though one addiction that many often forget…
Why are we addicted when cigarettes are so expensive?
Cigarette prices are set rise by two percent, making the average pack over £10, following the release of the Budget…
Getting over an addiction: What treatments work?
Addiction is a treatable condition and it can be managed, if not cured successfully. However, due to the nature of…
Addictions: Can you cope with a social media ban?
It was difficult to resist the temptation on the first day to not look on my phone as I, along…
Rage against the fruit machines: The Government’s attempt to tackle fixed odds betting
Some call them “fruit machines” – to others they’re known as the “crack cocaine of gambling”, but whatever they’re called…
The science of addiction – why it’s all about the brain
Addiction can come in many forms, from substance abuse of things like alcohol, sugar and nicotine, to behavioural problems with…
£6.60 for a non-alcoholic pint or £3.40 for a pint of beer? One of the challenges facing alcoholics in Cheltenham
The professional who goes to the pub after work every day. The family that have a bottle of wine with…