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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Table of Contents Public Health Ontario estimates that at least 6 million Canadians will have a substance use disorder in their lifetime. Sadly, many of these people will lose their jobs because of addiction. At Simcoe, one of the most common questions we get about addiction and employment is, “Can you be fired for drug addiction?”
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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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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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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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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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In Canada, cocaine is the most commonly injected drug in the country. It’s part of what accounts for the one to two cocaine deaths per 100,000 inhabitants in Toronto. Simply put, cocaine is a powerfully addictive drug that can have severe physical and mental effects on those who use it. Cocaine can cause heart attack,
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MDMA is the abbreviation for 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine. This is the full name chemists give to describe the structure of the substance most people know as ‘Molly.’ There are no differences between the two when it comes to MDMA vs Molly. They are simply different names for the same substance. The nature of illicit substances is one
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Cocaine is grabbing Canada by the throat. 2% of Canadians use cocaine, with 9% of people between the ages of 20 and 24 using it. But what you think is cocaine may not be cocaine. It may be pink cocaine. What is pink cocaine, and where does it come from? What are its physical and psychological effects,
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