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The Impact of Drug Addiction on Emotional and Physical Spheres

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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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How Drug Addiction Counselling Helps People Recover and Rebuild Their Lives

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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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Processing Your Emotions: When to Begin Bereavement Counselling

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

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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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How To Do an Intervention Successfully and Ways to Prepare

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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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Understanding Alcohol-Induced Psychosis: Symptoms and Treatment

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Table of Contents 40% of Canadians 15 years of age or older drink six or more alcoholic beverages weekly. That amount exceeds the CCSA’s recommended two alcoholic beverages per week. Drinking excess amounts of alcohol comes with short-term and long-term risks. A lesser-known symptom of long-term heavy drinking is alcohol-induced psychosis. Alcohol-induced psychosis features psychotic-like symptoms when

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The Most Common OCD Themes and OCD Subtypes: A Complete Guide

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Have you ever wondered what are the four types of OCD? Turns out, it’s a myth that there are only four types of OCD, and mental health professionals recognize up to 15 different subtypes grouped around common OCD themes. When we say OCD themes, we mean the subject around which the person’s anxieties or intrusive thoughts

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OCD in Relationships: An in Depth Look at Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

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Experts estimate that anywhere from 1% to 2.3% of the global population suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This disorder can be devastating for people with OCD and their loved ones. Mental health professionals have come up with different subtypes of OCD to explain these differences. Each subtype revolves around a particular theme. Each theme refers to

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Effective Ways to Treat Depression: Therapy and Support Options in Toronto

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Depression rates are rising in Canada. A recent survey shows 4%–6% of Canadians experienced depression before 2019. After the pandemic, that figure increased to 10%. Depression is a serious mental health disorder that impacts mood and how people feel and think about themselves and others. Depression features symptoms like loss of enjoyment and extreme sadness. This disorder

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