Stories of Addiction Recovery: Justins Story
As time passed, his substance use gradually escalated to other drugs as he sought to manage stress and emotions. This addiction began to interfere with his personal relationships and daily life. Although Justin managed to avoid major incidents as a firefighter, his addiction affected his performance and reliability, causing significant strain on his mental and […]
Brain Changes Associated With Long-Term Ketamine Abuse, A Systematic Review
In 2014, however, the Misuse of Drugs Act reclassified ketamine, moving it from Class C to a Class B, hoping to send a message that the drug was harmful and not to underestimate its dangers. From all of us at UKAT, we would ask you to remain mindful of the dangers of ketamine use. We […]
Workers Rights & Whether You Can Be Fired for Drug Use
In most cases, such accommodation takes the form of allowing the employee to take time off to seek treatment. Accommodation may also require the employer to assist the employee (with the guidance of their medical professionals) with their treatment program when the employee returns to work. If an employer blocks an employee from seeking help […]
What Happens When Alcoholics Relapse?
I woke up thinking I was hungover and the absolute horror I felt was dreadful. Although I didn’t find any (because there is no solid answer) I do feel somewhat comforted knowing that this is normal in the early stages of recovery (36 days in). If you do an online search about drinking dreams, you’ll […]
