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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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