Canada’s medically assisted dying (MAID) law is due to expand in March 2024 It will include mental health patients, including those suffering from substance abuse Canada is due to legalise…
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Pubs in the UK
A part of the history and social culture A pub, short for “public house,” is an establishment that primarily serves alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, and spirits, along with…
Millions in the UK Are Drinking Harmful Levels of Alcohol
Is it due to switch to drinking at home during Covid? Experts have warned that millions of British citizens are causing themselves “silent harm” through harmful drinking at home. Figures…
Prescription Drugs Addiction is Rising in the UK
Over the Counter (OTC) drugs – facts, signs, effects There are indications that addiction to prescription drugs, available over-the-counter(OTC), is increasing in the UK. Private clinics have reported a surge…
BBC Finds More Alcohol Problems
The BBC has uncovered a huge increase in elderly people who have alcohol dependency problems and who need to access treatment. The BBC Inside Story has featured evidence of a…
Home Detox Programme
Many people would prefer to be treated at home for any illness and we know that this is particularly true of people…