The third Tuesday of November is National Grief and Bereavement Day in Canada. It is a day to recognize the resources available to assist Canadians grieving the loss of a loved one. In honour of this upcoming awareness day, we are bringing you this guide to bereavement counselling. Bereavement counselling provides support to individuals undergoing […]
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One in five Canadians experiences mental health symptoms yearly, but 60% of these people will not seek treatment. People avoid mental health treatments for many reasons, fear of stigmatization being one of them. Yet, treatment is the only way to get someone’s life back on track if they experience severe mental health symptoms. This guide on how
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In a 2020 study of nearly 3,000 Canadian youths, researchers found that 88.2% of boys and 78.2% of girls have viewed pornography by age 14. More than 52% of the participants also reported viewing porn at least once weekly. Pornography consumption may be a part of healthy sexual development. However, early porn viewings can also
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Millions of Canadians consume alcohol and illegal drugs, including prescriptions. Sadly, only 2% of these people ever receive help for their substance use. It is not uncommon for individuals with addictions to refuse treatment. If your loved one is among them, you may wonder if an intervention can help. Do interventions work? If so, how
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8 million Canadians are living with chronic pain symptoms, which experts expect to reach 9 million by 2030. Yet, this number doesn’t consider how many Canadians deal with acute pain daily. NSAIDs like naproxen are among the most commonly used medications for acute and chronic pain. Many doctors prefer drugs like naproxen because they are
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In 2020, 147,520 Canadians received a tramadol prescription in British Columbia alone. Additionally, around 20% of all Canadian post-op opioid prescriptions are for tramadol or tramadol-containing painkillers. Once marketed as a ‘safer’ opioid pain medication, tramadol is now known to be extremely dangerous. One of the most significant risks is drug interactions, such as the
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14.9% of Ontario residents have a benzodiazepine prescription. Lorazepam is the most commonly prescribed benzodiazepine medication, making up 8.5% of all benzodiazepine scripts in Ontario. Considering this medication’s prevalence, it is no wonder so many people ask, “Is lorazepam addictive?” We will explore the answer in this complete guide to lorazepam and addiction. Read on
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Canadian men are 3.6% more likely to drink alcohol than their female counterparts. However, Canadian women are at a higher risk of negative health consequences from drinking. Recent research has uncovered important information regarding alcohol and women’s health. Today, we present a sobering guide for women who drink to help you understand these risks. Read on to
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It is a common myth that taking pain relievers is the best way to deal with a hangover. Using pain relievers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen can do drinkers more harm than good. Will ibuprofen and alcohol kill you, though? While taking these substances together may not be fatal, there are still important risks drinkers need to
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects around 4 million Canadians. That equates to about 11-13% of the population. Unfortunately, this condition has no cure, which is why prevention is key. One way people can reduce the risk of kidney disease is to pay attention to how much they drink. Alcohol does not cause CKD, though it can
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