Addiction comes in many different forms and affects individuals across all walks of life. While most people are familiar with drug addiction, fewer understand the nature of behavioural addictions— and how deeply they can impact a person’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Understanding the differences between the two is key to getting help and achieving […]
The holidays are a time for celebration and connection, but for those in recovery, it can pose unique challenges. Holiday gatherings often include alcohol or other substances, and the emotional weight of family dynamics or memories of past holidays can feel overwhelming. However, with thoughtful preparation and the right strategies, the holidays can be navigated
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Explore weed detox—the ins and outs of detoxing from marijuana. Discover effective strategies and insights to help you navigate the process successfully.
Wondering if zopiclone is addictive? This guide will help you learn what zopiclone is, the symptoms of Zopiclone addictions, tips to prevent relapse and more.
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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 $13.4 billion goes towards addiction-related hospitalizations, emergency visits, and prescriptions. Not included in this alarming number is the price of addiction for individuals and families touched by this chronic disease.
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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 in life. Having one or even many of these risk factors does not always mean someone will get addicted, though. There are just as many factors that can reduce someone’s
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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 addiction is challenging, but having evidence to refer back to can make it a little easier. Luckily, the signs of addiction are relatively easy to spot. Some can be symptomatic of
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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 are also on the rise nationwide. Overcoming addiction to these substances is no small feat. For the individuals suffering and families supporting loved ones who are addicted to drugs, things
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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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