Table of Contents The latest Canadian Alcohol and Drugs Survey (CADS) reported alcohol and drug use rates throughout the nation. According to CADS, at least 1% of Canadians over 15 have a problem with stimulants like Vyvanse. Meanwhile, at least 18% of Canadians over 15 have high-risk alcohol use patterns. Vyvanse and alcohol use is […]
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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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Table of Contents Benzodiazepine (“benzo”) overdoses in Ontario declined 7% from 2013 to 2020. Unfortunately, the trend is reversed for teens and young adults. In this group, overdose rates rose by 67% during the same period. Doctors prescribe benzos to treat anxiety, insomnia, and other mental health conditions. These drugs are safe when used as prescribed.
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Table of Contents Everyone knows that alcohol use causes one to get a hangover, but they might not know that drinking is also linked to feelings of intense anxiety. After a night of drinking, they could suffer from anxious feelings, trouble concentrating, and impaired thinking. In that case, they could be among the many people
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Table of Contents 40% of Canadians 15 years of age or older drink six or more alcoholic beverages weekly. That amount exceeds the CCSA’s recommended two alcoholic beverages per week. Drinking excess amounts of alcohol comes with short-term and long-term risks. A lesser-known symptom of long-term heavy drinking is alcohol-induced psychosis. Alcohol-induced psychosis features psychotic-like symptoms when
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Table of Contents Opioid overdoses are rising in Canada, and some experts believe the pandemic is to blame. Opioid-related fatalities increased by 96% from 2020 to 2021 alone. This trend has continued into 2022 and 2023. Mixing morphine and alcohol can be even deadlier. Both substances work to depress the brain and body’s functions. They can
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Alcoholism costs Ontario more than $5 billion annually. Yet, the figure does not include the cost of treatment for individuals suffering from alcohol use disorders. Private alcohol rehab in Toronto costs anywhere from $5,000 to more than $60,000. Why such a large range? Rehab centres use dozens of factors to determine the price of alcohol
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Alcoholism affects people of all ages, races, and genders. Alcohol plays a key role in many cultures and societies today. This is why it’s so common for people to consume alcoholic beverages on a weekly or even daily basis. However, alcohol addiction forms an unhealthy dependence on the substance and can have a massive impact on
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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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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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