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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In 2020, Health Canada updated its guidelines for benzodiazepine labelling. The organization’s goal was to reduce the problematic use of benzodiazepines (“benzos”) and prevent addiction and overdose.This update happened due to increasing concerns about polysubstance abuse. Polysubstance abuse occurs when someone misuses two or more types of substances, such as alcohol and benzos like Ativan
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In Canada, there are many myths about how to get alcohol out of your system. Some people recommend a cold shower and a hot coffee, while others recommend eating a big meal before drinking. Unfortunately, we called these tips and tricks myths for a reason. They are not the most effective way to sober up. So
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Binge drinking rates in Canada declined from 2020 to 2021. 16.6% of the population aged 12 years or older participated in heavy drinking in 2020 compared to only 15.6% in 2021. These rates can potentially decrease even further when people seek alcoholism treatment. Getting treated for problematic drinking can reduce the risk of harmful complications, such
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