Treatment: Self help / mutal aid groups

Treatment: Self help / mutal aid groups

by | May 8, 2017 | Topics, Treatment

What is self help /mutual aid? Self help groups, also known as mutual aid groups, are groups of people with similar experiences helping each other to manage or overcome issues. Providing mutual support for each other. Through face to face or online support groups....
Treatment: Talking Therapies

Treatment: Talking Therapies

by | May 8, 2017 | Topics, Treatment

WHAT IS THIS? Talking therapies are when you talk about your problems. This may involve exploring the reasons for your substance use but may focus on what you can do to resist using or to achieve other positive goals, or may involve a mixture of these. These sessions...
Cocaine & Dependence

Cocaine & Dependence

by | May 8, 2017 | Topics, Treatment

COCAINE A white powder stimulant that is normally snorted or rubbed into the gums. Also called: BlowCChangCharlieChingCokeCrackFlakeFreebasePebblesPercyRocksSniffSnowStonesTootWashWhite The most comprehensive & up to date info on Cocaine can be found here ...
Blood-borne viruses: HIV, HCV & HBV

Blood-borne viruses: HIV, HCV & HBV

by | Mar 16, 2017 | Topics, Treatment

A blood-borne virus is a virus that is transmitted not only by blood itself, but also by body fluids that contain blood. The most common blood-borne viruses are HCV, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and HIV. Many viruses can remain infectious in blood outside of the body for...