For International Overdose Awareness Day, Leo, Outreach Team Leader at Wirral Ways and member of the non-fatal overdose panel, busts three common myths about overdose. Myth 1: You only overdose if you inject drugs Overdose can happen through many different routes, not...
Sally Rzeszowski, Dual Diagnosis Practitioner from the Stein Centre and working for Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Trust, shares three simple ways to manage stress while in recovery. Eat a balanced diet What you eat can influence your energy levels, mood and...
Heading to a festival this summer? Ruby, Health and Wellbeing Support Worker at Wirral Ways, shares three common mistakes to avoid. Mixing substances without knowing how they interact Mixing a substance with alcohol, or one substance with another, can feel very...
What you need to know about alcohol, drugs, medication, and your mental health during hot weather Hot weather can feel welcome, but it brings real risks, particularly for people who use alcohol or drugs, take prescribed medication, or live with mental health...
Most conversations about drugs and alcohol focus on young people. But the reality is that many people over 50 are drinking more than they realise, using substances to manage pain or sleep or stress, and doing so in a body that processes everything differently than it...
The UK is currently experiencing a heatwave, and high temperatures can affect everyone, but especially people who are in recovery or managing their health. Here is what you need to know to keep yourself safe over the coming days. Drink plenty of water When it is hot,...
