May 2021

Speak with your doctor if you have become physically dependent on a medication or other substance. Other common substances that cause dependence are nicotine and pain relievers, particularly narcotics. So unless it is urgent, gradually cutting down on the amount and how often you use it should make it easier. The National Institute on Alcohol […]

Harmful and dependent drinkers are much more likely to be frequent accident and emergency department attenders, attending on average five times per annum. Between 20 and 30% of medical admissions, and one third of primary care attendances, are alcohol related (Coulton et al., 2006; Kouimtsidis et al., 2003; Royal College of Physicians, 2001). Further, people