A new federal report highlights the dangers of even moderate alcohol consumption, linking it to a higher risk of liver disease, cancer, and death. According to the findings, consuming just seven drinks per week increases the risk of alcohol-related mortality to 1 in 1000, while consuming nine or more drinks raises this risk to 1...
Category: Prevention Education
How Vaping Can Harm Brain Development
Vaping devices, commonly marketed as a safer alternative to cigarettes, have raised significant health concerns among researchers. These devices use cartridges containing nicotine, flavorings, and other harmful substances. Studies reveal that vapes emit ultrafine particles capable of damaging the lungs, as well as volatile organic compounds like benzene, a chemical also found in car exhaust....
UK Government Strengthens Measures to Prevent Addiction in Under-18s
The UK Government has pledged a series of robust measures to combat addiction among children and young people, prioritising education, prevention, and safeguarding initiatives. Responding to concerns about addiction in under-18s, these steps aim to create a healthier, safer future generation. Statutory education in schools now focuses on equipping young people with the knowledge to...
Does Quitting Cannabis Reduce Psychosis Risk? New Research Offers Crucial Insights
Cannabis use has long been associated with mental health risks, particularly psychotic disorders. New research by King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) sheds light on this association, offering key insights into how stopping cannabis can gradually reduce the risk of psychosis. Published in the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, the study answers a...
Survivor Sarah Hicks Shares Her Battle Against Addiction and Trauma
Sarah Hicks, a courageous advocate for recovery, has shared a deeply moving account of her battle against trauma, addiction, and abusive relationships. Through sheer determination and a profound personal transformation, Sarah’s story highlights the dangers of substance use and the impact of untreated trauma. Growing up in a household where connection felt scarce, Sarah experienced...
Saving Lives in the UK by Tackling Drink and Drug-Driving
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs remains one of the most preventable yet devastating causes of road deaths in the UK. With alcohol and drug-related collisions claiming hundreds of lives each year, urgent action is needed to address this crisis. Beyond the tragic loss of life, the consequences weigh heavily on families, emergency...
The Growing Threat of High-Potency Cannabis on Brain Health
Cannabis, often misunderstood and increasingly commercialised, poses significant risks to health, particularly as THC potency in various products continues to climb. These risks are especially concerning for teenagers and young adults, whose developing brains are highly vulnerable to the harmful effects of cannabis. Emerging evidence paints a troubling picture of the impact high-dose THC can...
The Alarming Risks of High-Potency Cannabis
High-potency cannabis has become a growing concern in recent years, as products with THC concentrations approaching 100% are becoming widely available. These modern cannabis products, such as vape pens, shatter, and dabs, are significantly more potent than traditional forms of the plant from decades past. Though often marketed as safe or medicinal, the evidence increasingly...
Tackling Alcohol-Related Harms in the UK
Alcohol remains one of the most harmful substances in the UK, directly affecting physical and mental health and placing a strain on families and health systems. Widely consumed by around 80% of UK adults, no safe drinking level has been established, and the risks increase the more alcohol is consumed. Alarmingly, alcohol is a leading...
Every Moment Matters: Transforming Awareness of Alcohol Risks During Pregnancy in Australia
The Every Moment Matters (EMM) campaign, led by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE), is reshaping the conversation around the dangers of alcohol use during pregnancy. With decades of research at its backbone, the initiative has raised awareness that there is no safe time or amount of alcohol use during pregnancy, a message...