Managing Wound Care & Chronic Complications Associated With Sustained Injecting

This article contains images, videos and other media that shows real-life wounds, abscesses, ulcers and amputations associated with injecting throughout. Not for those with a nervous disposition to wounds and graphic media.

It has been reported that one third of substance users will develop an injection-related abscesses, sores or open wounds within a one-year period at minimum.

Education about substance use, skin issues and wound care is an important part of helping not only the user but also the health care professionals that are encountering this consequence of injecting more and more often.

Discover the warning signs when wounds develop and when more professional help may be needed.

How Addicts Justify Their Using/Drinking Behaviour To Themselves And Others & The Top 20 Most Common Lies They Use

Do you want to look like this? These addicts thought they were just like everyone else, carry on reading to find out why.
Addicts are a perfect example of people who put a great deal of effort into justifying their unreasonable behaviours. They want other people to view them as rational because this is how they view themselves and receiving this “approval” from someone else lets them know that their behaviour is acceptable and without and form of negative label being attached to them such as being weak willed, ashamed, embarrassed, frustrated or even hate in some cases.

Find out 20 of the most commonly used excuses and lies used by addicts and the psychology behind this and the consequences that addiction causes, not only on the addict, but those directly and indirectly around them too.

How To Support A Friend Or Loved One Who Has An Addiction – Our Comprehensive Guide

This article will help you to understand the best recommended advice as to how best to support a friend or loved one who is actively using drugs or alcohol and how to get support for you to!