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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October 2026
What are the short- and long-term effects of ketamine? Learn how ketamine can affect your physical and mental health, and why getting help early can make a difference.
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
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 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
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
May 2025
Uncover the growing epidemic of Ketamine smuggling into the UK and EU diverting a legal anaesthetic into the black market.
6 minute read
July 2025
Discover how addiction can consume lives, costing not only health & happiness, but also billions in healthcare. Unearth the methods that can combat this scourge.
2 minute read
July 2025
Find out who our lucky 2025 prize draw winner is.. and make sure you enter the next one!
8 minute read
July 2025
Paul Baker, CEO of Allen Carr's Easyway, was a keynote speaker at the C the signs conference in London.
2 minute read
August 2025
How quitting smoking is linked to better recovery outcomes from substance abuse disorders, according to a longitudinal survey cohort study.
2 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
May 2025
I was delighted and humbled to welcome our team from around the world to our International Conference this year.
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