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7 Benefits of Anxiety Counselling and Where to Find Anxiety Therapists

Anxiety, Mental Health, Treatment Methods /

In a recent survey, more than one in four Canadians reported experiencing moderate to severe anxiety. These reports were highest amongst Canadians in the 18–39 age group. For some people, feeling anxious can turn into a full-blown anxiety disorder. Indeed, a 2022 research study found that one in seven Canadians meets the criteria for generalized anxiety […]

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What Does Crystal Meth Look Like, and How Addictive Is It

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Crystal meth is a stimulant that impacts your central nervous system within seconds. What does crystal meth look like? Meth comes in two primary forms but is entirely odourless, making it an incredibly subtle drug that can be difficult to spot with family and friends. Meth addiction can have a severe impact on both physical and mental

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The Most Common Concurrent Disorders With Addiction

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Concurrent disorders, medically known as co-occurring disorders, happen when someone suffers from two different disorders simultaneously. We typically use the term to describe co-occurring addiction and mental health disorders. Take schizophrenia as an example. Studies suggest that at least half of people with schizophrenia also have a substance use disorder (SUD). Yet, schizophrenia is not the

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Amphetamines vs Methamphetamines: Is Speed Meth?

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660,000 Canadians over the age of 15 report having used a stimulant over the past year. Sadly, 37% of these people say their use of stimulants is problematic. Some of the most commonly used stimulants are amphetamines. Amphetamines include prescription drugs like Vyvanse and Adderall. Methamphetamine is also a type of amphetamine. Yet, most people do not

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ADHD Paralysis and the Best Apps for ADHD 2023

ADHD, Mental Health /

According to the Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada (CADDAC), people with ADHD often fall behind in life. In Canada, over 32% of children with ADHD never graduate high school. Meanwhile, Canadian adults who have ADHD see a higher unemployment rate than adults without ADHD. Considering debilitating symptoms like ADHD paralysis, these statistics should not surprise

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Is Alcohol a Stimulant or Depressant?

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Did you know that the consumption of alcohol in Canada is on the rise? Reports indicate that Canadians consume more alcohol on average than the United States and many other countries worldwide. Alcohol, even in small doses, can affect your health. In addition to these negative health effects, alcohol addiction can majorly impact your work,

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Mood Disorder vs. Personality Disorder

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Did you know that 1 in every 8 people suffers from a mental disorder? Mental disorders are conditions that have an impact on your thinking, feelings, emotions, and behaviour. There are a few different kinds of mental disorders that you may know about. This includes disorders such as eating disorders, anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder,

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Understanding What Happens When You Combine Venlafaxine (Effexor) and Alcohol

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Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) has ranked MDD as the world’s third most common cause of disease. Unfortunately, the WHO has also predicted that it will be the world’s first most common cause of disease by the year 2030. But

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Can Recovering Alcoholics Have Healthy Relationships

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Alcoholism is a disease that affects us all, directly or indirectly. We’re conditioned to think of alcohol use as a standard coping mechanism in day-to-day life. If you’re feeling down, simply drink your woes away, or at least enjoy forgetting them for the moment. There’s an edge of the morbid surrounding alcohol and its ubiquity,

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