Following the birth of my eldest daughter, I experienced a serious bout of depression and anxiety that was later diagnosed as postnatal depression. The pressures of caring for a newborn…
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The Unspoken Alcohol Problem Among UK Punjabis
BBC – For many British Punjabis, alcohol abuse is an open secret. Alcohol consumption is glamorised across different aspects of Punjabi culture and shame stops many seeking the help that…
View More The Unspoken Alcohol Problem Among UK PunjabisSubstance Abuse
Substance abuse refers to the harmful or hazardous use of substances, including consuming excess amounts of alcohol, smoking and drugs. The use of recreational or prescription drugs, alcohol or smoking…
View More Substance AbuseIssues That Matter – Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault “spiking”
In the video below, the characters re-enact a scene which happens too often to too many people. Here, the girl is distracted from her drink and whilst the boy has…
View More Issues That Matter – Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault “spiking”A 5 Years Old Child Fed Alcohol By His Father
Binge drinking amongst teenagers is rising at an exponential rate and can be bought on by a variety of factors. One often overlooked factor is the influence a childs own…
View More A 5 Years Old Child Fed Alcohol By His FatherTeenage Girl Pressured to Drink Alcohol – Peer Influences
University is a difficult time for young girls and boys as peer group pressure means that its most often your closest friends that can lead you on to a path…
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