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The Impact of Drug Addiction on Emotional and Physical Spheres
The cost of substance use in Canada is $49.1 billion. $22.4 billion of these costs can be attributed to lost productivity in the workplace, while

What is the Best Solution to Prevent Drug Addiction?
Being assigned male at birth, identifying as LGBTQ+, experiencing early life traumas, and pre-existing mental health conditions are predictors of addiction during adolescence or later

20 Signs of Drug Addiction
If you suspect your loved one is addicted to drugs, you may be wondering about the signs to watch for. Approaching someone you love about

What Are the Benefits of Drug Addiction Counselling?
Canadian drug overdoses rose 31% from 2020 to 2021. Meanwhile, the use rates of addictive drugs like cocaine and opioids or multiple substances of abuse

Processing Your Emotions: When to Begin Bereavement Counselling
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

How To Get Someone Mental Health Help When They Refuse In Ontario
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,