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Learn how different aspects of your physical and mental health can be affected by drugs and improved by quitting

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Does cocaine cause anxiety?

Does cocaine cause anxiety?

Cocaine, a powerful stimulant, is associated with short-term euphoric effects. However, it is also associated with various mental health issues, including anxiety.

Are there terrible withdrawal pangs from taking drugs?

Learn about the potential withdrawal symptoms that arise from taking drugs. Discover the most effective ways to manage and ease withdrawal pangs.

I’m under a lot of stress at the moment, should...

Many believe that taking drugs relieves stress and so in such situations it makes it difficult to quit but the reality is that it is actually a stress creator.

I am a strong-willed person in all other areas of...

It is a common misconception that it takes willpower to quit drugs, and that belief alone can make it difficult to quit.

Can I quit drugs but socialise, enjoy life and be...

Can I socialise and enjoy my life with my friends who take drugs when I stop? Yes with the right method you can and feel relaxed and happy

Spice: The Scourge of London

What is Spice? What are the symptoms of addiction? Why is it now the scourge of London, Los Angeles, New York, and Tokyo?

“Not so” Legal Highs: Spice, Mamba, K2 and many more

The situation regarding ‘legal highs’ has not been resolved by their criminalisation. They are cheap and marketed as if they are harmless recreational drugs. #QuitDrugs #DrugAddiction