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A young woman in a dark hoodie sits quietly by a window, resting her chin on her hands and looking thoughtful, creating a reflective image for content about inhalant addiction.

Signs & symptoms of inhalant addiction – what are your treatment options?

A thoughtful person sits quietly at a table in the morning light with a Castle Health mug nearby, reflecting on Hallucinogen addiction and the need for support.

What are hallucinogens? Hallucinogen addiction explained

A man sits thoughtfully at his laptop at home, questioning whether his online habits are ordinary internet use or signs of internet addiction.

Internet addiction – ordinary use or dependency?

A close-up of a fentanyl vial, syringe and tablets on a wooden table illustrates what is fentanyl and the risks linked to opioid misuse.

Opioids Addiction Addictions

What is fentanyl?

An open prescription bottle and scattered tablets sit beside a notebook explaining the definition of tolerance to drugs, with a chart showing increasing doses.

What is the definition of tolerance to drugs?

A driver grips the steering wheel at dusk, with mushrooms visible in the car, highlighting the risks of driving after taking mushrooms.

Programmes & Treatments Drug Addiction

Driving after taking mushrooms: effects, risks and the law

A married couple sit apart on a sofa, with a bottle of alcohol, whisky glass and wedding rings on the table between them, reflecting the strain of alcoholism and marriage.

Alcohol Addiction

What do partners need to know about alcoholism and marriage?

A glass of whisky sits beside cannabis buds and a rolled joint on a table, showing alcohol and cannabis in a home setting.

Cannabis Addiction Alcohol Addiction

Mixing alcohol and cannabis: what happens and what are the risks?

A middle-aged man sits alone by a window in quiet reflection, capturing the midlife crisis withdrawal stage and a sense of social withdrawal.

Programmes & Treatments Alcohol Addiction

Midlife crisis withdrawal stage: alcohol, mood and the signs to recognise

A young man rubs his eyes at a gaming desk, showing how prolonged screen use can lead people to ask, does playing video games affect your eyes.

Gaming Addiction Behavioural & Mood Disorders

Does playing video games affect your eyes?

A woman sits at a table beside a glass of wine, reviewing her controlled drinking plan with goals to reduce alcohol consumption and introduce alcohol-free days.

Addictions Alcohol Addiction

What is controlled drinking, and who is it right for?

A stack of books sits on a table beside a notebook and mug, creating a calm reading space for a blog about books on addiction.

The best books on addiction and recovery

A man drives at sunset with a joint in his hand, raising the question of how long after smoking weed can you drive.

Cannabis Addiction

How long after smoking weed can I drive?

A man looks at betting odds on his phone while watching football at home, showing sports betting addiction in everyday life.

Gambling Addiction

Sports betting addiction: why it develops & what to look for

An open prescription bottle with scattered tablets and a glass of water on a table, raising the question: do drugs expire, and when should medication be replaced?

Addictions Prescription Drug Addiction

Do drugs expire?

A collection of alcohol, cigarettes and prescription pills arranged on a table, showing different types of drugs and substances.

What are the different types of drugs?

A glass of alcohol sits beside an open prescription bottle and scattered pills, highlighting the dangers of mixing opioids and alcohol.

Prescription Drug Addiction Alcohol Addiction

Opioids and alcohol: risks, effects, withdrawal and how to get help

A close-up of alcohol and cocaine on a table, showing the risks associated with cocaethylene.

Cocaine Addiction Alcohol Addiction

Cocaethylene: what happens when you mix cocaine and alcohol?

Car keys sit beside glasses of wine, beer and spirits, with a car in the background, raising the question of how much alcohol is too much to drink drive.

Rehab Alcohol Addiction

How much can I drink and drive? Knowing the limits

A man sits in thoughtful reflection in his living room, contemplating how to stop craving cocaine and recognising when support might be needed.

Cocaine Addiction Treatments

How to stop craving cocaine

Alcohol Addiction Addictions

Alcohol and mental health

a castle health therapist delivering drug addiction treatment to his patient

Programmes & Treatments Treatments

Drug Addiction Treatment

a female therapist delivering cannabis addiction treatment to her patient

Programmes & Treatments Treatments

Cannabis Addiction Treatment

a man sitting staring at his phone as he contemplates his addiction to sex

Addictions Sex Addiction

Sex Addiction

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