How substance misuse affects your body and mind
There’s a lot more to substance use than just the immediate effects that keep you coming back for more, with long-lasting impacts on your mental and physical health.
Spotting the signs of substance misuse
It can be hard to spot the signs of substance misuse, but if you suspect a loved one is struggling, here’s what to look out for.
How to support a loved one with substance misuse
It’s easy to think that substance use only affects the person concerned, but it can have a real impact on loved ones too.
How substance misuse effects mental health
Poor mental health often goes hand-in-hand with substance misuse problems. Here’s how it becomes a vicious cycle, and what it does to our mental wellbeing.
Treatment options for substance misuse
Worried about your substance use but unsure what lies ahead in the journey to sobriety? Here are some recovery options you may encounter.
Myths about substance misuse
Substance abuse is a complex issue, and as a result there are many myths surrounding it. Here’s the full story behind some common myths.
The long term effects of alcohol
We know the short term risks of drinking alcohol, from personal safety and drink driving to hangovers. But, are you as clued up on the long term effects it can have? Let’s find out more.
Reduce alcohol, improve your fitness
It can feel good to have a few drinks to kick back and relax but did you know that alcohol can impede our performance and enjoyment of exercise?
Why drink less?
Government guidelines recommend we should drink no more than 14 units a week, but why? Alcohol can affect our overall health in all sorts of ways and there are many benefits to drinking less. Let’s take a look at a few.
Alcohol: myths and misconceptions
Many of us like to relax with a drink but can we separate fact from fiction when it comes to alcohol? Let’s look at a few of the most common myths and misconceptions.
