Drugs
Whether you need a little more encouragement, or are looking for some advice with how to quit drugs, we have a range of articles (and videos) to help you on your path to freedom and beyond.
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For over 40 years we have been helping people overcome their addiction to cocaine and enjoy freedom from drugs. Explore our advice on multiple topics here.
Discover the latest facts and information about drugs
Learn how different aspects of your physical and mental health can be affected by drugs and improved by quitting
What’s new in the world of Allen Carr’s Easyway and drugs
Life without drugs is full of freedom and joy. Here are our tips and advice for the future
Testimonials both written and video from some well known faces all given freely to inspire others to freedom.
Hosted by Allen Carr’s Easyway CEO and Senior Therapist John Dicey & Colleen Dwyer, this podcast addresses all aspects of addiction and getting free.
Featured articles
December 2025
Learn how to quit smoking weed for good with our comprehensive stop smoking weed guide. Our expert tips will help you finally break the cycle.
11 minute read
February 2024
Rehab lasts for weeks but Allen Carr's Easyway takes a day and it’s a revelation to our clients when they realise that the facts about addiction are the complete opposite...
3 minute read
February 2024
What is Spice? What are the symptoms of addiction? Why is it now the scourge of London, Los Angeles, New York, and Tokyo?
3 minute read
Advice
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For over 40 years we have been helping people overcome their addiction to cocaine and enjoy freedom from drugs. Explore our advice on multiple topics here.
February 2024
The seminar lasts around five hours, during which the therapist will help you to understand exactly what you do and why you do it. You may be surprised by much of what...
1 minute read
February 2024
Learn about the potential withdrawal symptoms that arise from taking drugs. Discover the most effective ways to manage and ease withdrawal pangs.
3 minute read
February 2024
Can I socialise and enjoy my life with my friends who take drugs when I stop? Yes with the right method you can and feel relaxed and happy
2 minute read
Facts
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Discover the latest facts and information about drugs
October 2026
How do you talk to your child about ketamine? Discover ways to start the conversation calmly, listen without judgement and help them feel comfortable coming to you for support.
6 minute read
October 2026
What are the signs that your child might be using ketamine? Learn about the physical and behavioural changes to look out for, including bladder symptoms, and when to speak to...
5 minute read
October 2026
How can you help protect your child from ketamine? Discover practical ways to talk openly, build their confidence and make sure they know they can come to you for support.
6 minute read
Health
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Learn how different aspects of your physical and mental health can be affected by drugs and improved by quitting
February 2024
Can I socialise and enjoy my life with my friends who take drugs when I stop? Yes with the right method you can and feel relaxed and happy
2 minute read
February 2024
Learn about the potential withdrawal symptoms that arise from taking drugs. Discover the most effective ways to manage and ease withdrawal pangs.
3 minute read
February 2024
Many believe that taking drugs relieves stress and so in such situations it makes it difficult to quit but the reality is that it is actually a stress creator.
1 minute read
In the News
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What’s new in the world of Allen Carr’s Easyway and drugs
October 2026
Find out who our lucky October 2026 prize draw winner is.. and make sure you enter the next one!
8 minute read
July 2026
Find out who our lucky 2026 prize draw winner is.. and make sure you enter the next one!
9 minute read
September 2025
Allen Carr's Easyway as part of a stop smoking service in East Sussex deemed successful and good quit rates at 4 and 12 weeks.
3 minute read
Your Future
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Life without drugs is full of freedom and joy. Here are our tips and advice for the future
November 2024
How I stopped smoking and escaped from illegal drug addiction and went on to help people to get free by using Allen Carr's Easyway method.
7 minute read
February 2024
Can I socialise and enjoy my life with my friends who take drugs when I stop? Yes with the right method you can and feel relaxed and happy
2 minute read
Celebrities
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Testimonials both written and video from some well known faces all given freely to inspire others to freedom.
February 2024
So thrilled that one of our all-time favourite singers credits Allen Carr's Easyway with helping her to quit
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February 2024
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Podcast
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Hosted by Allen Carr’s Easyway CEO and Senior Therapist John Dicey & Colleen Dwyer, this podcast addresses all aspects of addiction and getting free.
February 2024
In this episode we will be with the comedian Nikki Glaser, who talks about how she quit smoking with Allen Carr’s Easyway and then went on to also quit alcohol
2 minute read
February 2024
The show is hosted by Colleen Dwyer, a senior Allen Carr’s Easyway therapist who is joined by Sir Anthony Hopkins & Francesca Cesati
78 minute read
February 2024
The show is hosted by Colleen Dwyer, a senior Allen Carr’s Easyway therapist who is joined by Ashton Kutcher & Wayne Spaulding
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May 2026
Explore an in-depth study revealing the link between recreational drug use and increased stroke risk, with 122% higher risk among amphetamine users. Read more now.
2 minute read
July 2026
Find out who our lucky 2026 prize draw winner is.. and make sure you enter the next one!
9 minute read
October 2026
Find out who our lucky October 2026 prize draw winner is.. and make sure you enter the next one!
8 minute read
October 2026
Despite common misconceptions, ketamine can lead to psychological dependence. Discover how occasional use can become a cycle of cravings and increasing tolerance, and how you can break free.
5 minute read
October 2026
Learn about the risks of recreational ketamine use, from losing control of your body to bladder damage, and why medical supervision makes a difference.
6 minute read
October 2026
What’s the difference between medical ketamine and street ket? Learn how their production, purity and strength can differ, and why you can’t tell what’s in street ket just by looking...
5 minute read
October 2026
Does ketamine really make a night out better? Explore how ket can disconnect you from the friends, music and moments you enjoy, and why saying no doesn’t mean missing out.
6 minute read
October 2026
Learn about ketamine and its impact on your bladder, mood, memory and relationships, and why getting support early can help you move towards a life free from ketamine.
7 minute read
October 2026
Worried about a friend who’s taking ket? You can make a real difference. You don’t need to have all the answers, and you certainly don’t have to deal with it...
6 minute read
October 2026
How can you stop taking ketamine without feeling like you’re missing out? Discover how Allen Carr’s Easyway helps you challenge the beliefs that keep you using ket.
7 minute read
October 2026
What do parents need to know about ketamine? Get the key facts about its effects, risks and signs of dependence, and discover how to support your child with understanding and...
5 minute read
October 2026
Why do young people use ketamine? From wanting to fit in to seeking relief from stress, explore the beliefs that can make ket seem appealing and how understanding them can...
6 minute read
