Welcome to our blog overview page on prescription medication. This can be a valuable page for treating various medical conditions, but it can also be addictive and harmful if not used properly. This page will share a series of articles that provide valuable information and advice. From exploring the risks and dangers, of misuse to offering tips and strategies for managing it, our goal is to provide a helpful resource for those who are dealing with prescription medication issues. We also want to highlight the services and support for individuals with this kind of addiction Ibiza Calm has to offer. If you or a loved one is struggling with this addiction, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are here to help.
The link between chronic pain and mental health
Most of us have experienced acute pain in some form or another, a toothache, a headache, a laceration, or a broken bone. Generally, acute pain comes on quickly; for instance, an accident or infection; and it can be resolved with …
Drug and alcohol use during pregnancy
Many women will use substances whilst they are pregnant without realising the harm drugs or alcohol could cause their unborn child. During pregnancy anything that goes into the mother’s body has the potential to adversely affect the baby. Drinking alcohol, …
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 …
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 campaign spreads …
The dangers of buying drugs online
Anyone that has access to the internet will have been subjected to pop-ups with offers of cheap medication delivered to your door, or maybe it is your email account that has been bombarded with spam ads claiming they can sell …
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 …
Mental health and drug use in elite level sports
Tokyo 2020 has dominated news cycles worldwide for the last two weeks. On display the amazing talent, fortitude, and strength of athletes of all ages vying to be the best in the world. There have been outstanding performances, personal bests, …
Prescription medication: A hidden killer – what is the alternative?
For many, the idea of drug addiction will be illicit drugs, bought on a street corner. However, drug abuse comes in many forms, and it is just as likely for people to misuse pills which have been prescribed to them …
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 …
Addiction to Prescription Stimulants
In the past several decades prescription stimulants have been increasingly prescribed by medical professionals to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy and sometimes obesity. Some would argue that there has been an over–prescription of these ‘legal’ stimulants, endorsed by the …
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