Binge drinking rates in Canada declined from 2020 to 2021. 16.6% of the population aged 12 years or older participated in heavy drinking in 2020 compared to only 15.6% in 2021. These rates can potentially decrease even further when people seek alcoholism treatment. Getting treated for problematic drinking can reduce the risk of harmful complications, such […]
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Table of Contents Many people believe that addiction is a choice. However, scientists and doctors now agree that addiction is a medical disorder. People addicted to substances can even receive a diagnosis of substance use disorder (SUD). The belief that substance is a choice likely comes from the fact that some users don’t get addicted.
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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 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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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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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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