Behaviours Of An Alcoholic
Are you wondering if your loved one is suffering from alcoholism? Click here to find out about some of the most common behaviors of an alcoholic.
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Life After Having an Addiction: What It Could Be Like
Overcoming addiction is quite the transformation. You might feel alone, but in the US, nearly 22.3 million adults have conquered some form of addiction. No matter how bad it gets, there’s always hope that you can build a life after having an addiction. A main issue for those battling addiction is that they’re not getting
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EMDR Therapy for Addiction
Trauma is a significant risk factor for substance abuse. Multiple studies have found 25% to 76% of teen substance use disorders develop after experiencing a traumatic event. Experiencing trauma or having post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may also make it harder to stop using substances. These facts and more explain why experts recommend EMDR therapy for
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A Guide to the Different Types of Addictions
The stigma around addiction prevents thousands of Canadians from seeking treatment each year. Many are under the misconception that substance abuse is a choice and that people with addictions suffer from a lack of willpower. In truth, addictions are diagnosable medical conditions known as substance use disorders. These disorders alter the structure of peoples’ brains,
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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 $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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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 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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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 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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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 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
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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Support and Love: How to Help Someone With a Porn Addiction
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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