Welcome to the blog overview page on opiates and how Ibiza Calm can help. It’s important to understand how opiates affect the body and the brain and find some of the best ways to get clean. At Ibiza Calm, we are dedicated to providing support and treatment for individuals who are struggling with opiate addiction. This page will share a list of articles that provide valuable information and advice on opiate addiction and recovery. We will explore the causes and symptoms of opiate addiction and offer tips and strategies for managing it. We also want to highlight the services and support that Ibiza Calm offers for individuals with opiate addiction. If you or a friend is struggling with opiate addiction, then it’s time to get in touch with Ibiza Calm.
What is prescription medicine dependency?
As we navigate through life, it’s quite common to reflect on our lifestyles and consider ways to promote better health. After festive periods marked by indulgence in food and alcohol, it’s no surprise that discussions about gym memberships, dieting, and …
Substance abuse in veterans
The 25th of June is Armed Forces Day in the U.K. (formerly Veterans’ Day). It is an annual event to commemorate the service of men and women in the British Armed Forces. These individuals, and military personnel worldwide, do amazing …
Is Cannabis Addictive?
In October, Luxembourg became the first country in Europe to legalise the production and consumption of cannabis. Germany’s incoming chancellor announced proposed drug policy changes during November, which would see its decriminalisation and give a potential €3 billion boost to …
Dopesick – 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. The series is based on the 2018 non-fiction book by Beth Macy, “Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors and the …
Side effects of the UKs most popular illegal drugs
Figures published earlier this year, by the Home Office, show that cannabis and cocaine continue to be the most popular illegal drugs in the UK. Amphetamines have become more widespread in the north of England and nitrous oxide use has …
What is Fentanyl? And why is it so dangerous?
Fentanyl has been making the headlines again in recent weeks. The drug first came to worldwide public attention back in 2016 when it was reported that the megastar Prince had died from an overdose. Data published last month by the …
America’s Oxycontin Epidemic
“We do not, most of us, choose to die; nor do we choose the time and conditions of our death. But within this realm of choicelessness, we do choose how we live” (Jeffrey Epstein) Let’s abbreviate this…We get born, we …
How Effective is Naloxone Prescribing? And What More Needs to be Done ?
Deaths due to illicit drug misuse have been rising steadily every year in the UK and are now a bigger killer than deaths caused by traffic accidents. While estimates suggest that illicit opiate use is less prevalent than the use …
Overdose Awareness Day
Last week was international overdose awareness day, a day which started in 2012, originating in Australia, but aimed at raising awareness all over the world. Below are facts and Statistics around drug overdosing. 190,000 is the estimated number of deaths …
Fentanyl – The Secret Killer
Fentanyl is a highly addictive opioid claiming the lives of many. It’s often used knowingly, but in some cases unknowingly by the user. Fentanyl use has increased dramatically. In 2014 (USA) Fentanyl related deaths were around 4223, two years on …
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