Three stars who share 100+ years of sobriety

Three stars who share 100+ years of sobriety

Alcoholism and addiction can happen to anyone. Being famous, or rich does not give you immunity to the deadly disease. Here are three well-known celebrities who, after wrestling with dependency problems when they were younger, have been successfully living their lives...
Wereld Suïcidepreventiedag

Wereld Suïcidepreventiedag

World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10th, 2024 – ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide’ Since 2003 the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) and the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) have...
What to expect when entering a rehab centre

What to expect when entering a rehab centre

Accepting that you need help, whether it is for drug and alcohol misuse, addiction, or a mental health problem such as depression and anxiety, is a huge first step, and one that should be congratulated. When you are thinking about entering treatment or seeking help...
The dangers of buying drugs online

The dangers of buying drugs online

Anyone that has access to the internet will have been subjected to pop-ups with offers ofcheap medication delivered to your door, or maybe it is your email account that has beenbombarded with spam ads claiming they can sell you Viagra, slimming or sleeping pills...
International Overdose Awareness Day

International Overdose Awareness Day

August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. A global event that is held annually with the aim of raising understanding around overdoses, reducing the stigma of drug related deaths, and acknowledging the grief felt by those left behind. The theme for 2024 is...
Wat is Fentanyl? En waarom is het zo gevaarlijk?

Wat is Fentanyl? En waarom is het zo gevaarlijk?

Fentanyl has been making the headlines again in recent weeks. The drug first came toworldwide public attention back in 2016 when it was reported that the megastar Prince had died from an overdose. Data published last month by the US government’s public health agency...
Dopesick – OxyContin, opioids and addiction

Dopesick – OxyContin, opioids and addiction

In the hard-hitting Disney+ drama “Dopesick,” despite there being several fictional characters, the narrative is centred on real life people and a true story, which talks about the rise in the use of OxyContin and opioid addiction. The series is based on the 2018...
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