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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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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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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A recent study looked at the drinking habits of nearly 36,000 Canadian adults. Shockingly, some Canadians reported drinking up to 210 alcoholic beverages per week, an almost certain sign of alcoholism. Are you living with an alcoholic? If so, you may be wondering how to best navigate your relationship. Should you leave or should you
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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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Did you know that the number of deaths every day due to opioid overdose is on the rise in Canada? Heroin is an opioid and an incredibly addictive drug that originates from the opium poppy. This plant naturally grows in South and Central America and some parts of Asia. This addictive drug has grown in popularity
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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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Ever wondered what does cocaine look like? While many people think that cocaine is exclusively a white, powdery substance, the truth is that there are a few other kinds of cocaine out there. These other kinds of cocaine are still dangerous but are sometimes cut with other ingredients that end up making it even more of
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Did you know that 76% of people in Canada are aware of the adverse effects cannabis can have on your health? This statistic highlights the widespread nature of this drug, making it almost impossible to ignore in modern society. While weed might have a few notable health benefits, these benefits are only applicable in unique circumstances. For
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