What can you do to support a family member with addiction issues? Dr Matt Cullen explains how you can help.
Addictions
Illicit drugs and the heart
So there are some drugs that you don't buy from the pharmacy that can be very bad for the heart....
What is an addictive personality? A brief video.
An element of risk taking, and the seeking of gratification in various forms, are core dimensions of a so-called addictive personality.
Why is quitting smoking so hard?
Understanding why quitting smoking is so hard may help you to quit.
Can you reverse fatty liver disease?
The commonest cause of fatty liver is obesity, and many people have fatty liver and don’t realise it, even with small amounts of overweight.
Video game addiction can be treated with psychotherapy
Video gaming has to have a serious and ongoing impact to be considered a disorder. So how do you treat something like video game addiction? Researchers looked at cognitive behavioural therapy intervention to see if it was effective in reducing rates of video game addiction.
E-cigarettes may help smokers to quit
A large analysis suggests smokers who vape are more likely to quit cigarettes over time.
eCigarettes and vaping
eCigarettes allow the user to inhale nicotine and other chemicals in a vapour rather than smoke, hence ‘vaping’. Does vaping help people quit smoking and is it safe?
Why alcohol is not a good coping strategy during COVID-19
Alcohol sales have gone through the roof during this COVID-19 period, but is alcohol a good coping strategy?
What is the best way to quit smoking?
In a recent review of high-quality available evidence, researchers looked at more than 60 trials with over 40,000 people involved.
