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What chemicals are in a cigarette?

Have you ever studied a list of cigarette ingredients or have you ever wondered what is in cigarettes?
3 minute read
How to have fun without alcohol

How to Have Fun Without Alcohol: 30 alcohol-free activities

In a world where social gatherings and celebrations often revolve around alcohol, many people find themselves asking: "Can I have fun without alcohol?" The answer is a resounding yes!
11 minute read

6 ways to stop vaping in schools 

Stopping vaping in schools requires a combination of strategies that address both individual behaviour and broader environmental factors. Read on for some tips.
3 minute read
young lady vaping

How to tell if your teen is vaping 

A recent study found that only 40% of parents or guardians were aware that their child was vaping compared with 70% for smoking.
2 minute read
father vaping near his child

How to stop your teen from starting to vape (use...

The single biggest factor appears to be to raise children in a smoke and vape free home.
1 minute read
Reading Council & Allen Carr's Easyway

Helping the smokers of Reading

Reading Borough Council (RBC) is offering smokers in Reading a new free and effective way to stop smoking with Allen Carr’s Easyway method.
1 minute read
Long-term & short-term side effects of Ketamine

Long-term & short-term side effects of Ketamine

Ketamine was originally developed as an anaesthetic but read more to understand what it is and the risks.
6 minute read
Opioid pills and tables. Opioid addiction Signs symptoms of opioid abuse

Opioid addiction: Signs & symptoms of opioid abuse

Opioid addiction has become a global epidemic. This article explores the critical facts about opioid addiction and how to overcome it.
8 minute read
A young woman with ecstasy

What is Ecstasy/MDMA?

MDMA, Molly or ecstasy is often seen as a relatively safe drug but read more to understand what it is and the risks.
7 minute read
alcoholic lady showing signs of alcohol poisoning and needing help

Alcohol poisoning: symptoms and recovery

This article is intended to provide a comprehensive guide on giving up alcohol, including the benefits of abstaining and the timeline of what happens to the body after quitting.
6 minute read
Ban on Disposable Vapes Set for June 2025

Ban on Disposable Vapes Set for June 2025

Discover how disposable vapes will be banned in England and Wales to protect youth and the environment, starting June 2025.
2 minute read
Alcohol and Depression

Alcohol and Depression

The connection between alcohol and depression is well-documented, with alcohol often being mistakenly used as a coping mechanism for those struggling with mental health issues.
8 minute read

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