Drug addiction has led to the rise of crimes, health care costs, child abuse, and familial neglect in recent years. People find it easy to pin the blame on substances...
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80% of Canadians (a little over 29 million) drink alcohol. That includes 15-year-old teens. Together with their older peers, they drank more alcohol per capita in 2016 – 10 liters – than the rest of the world. No wonder the Great White North’s spending on alcohol reached $22.1 billion then. Sad to say,…
People begin using drugs for a variety of reasons. Below, we discuss some of the most common. These include environmental and genetic factors, mental health-related reasons, experimentation and functional or prescribed use. These reasons often combine and overlap. Reasons Why People Become Addicted to Drugs While many people begin using…
In 2011, 48.4 million stimulant drugs including Adderall were dispensed to treat symptoms of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). This was a 39% increase in such prescriptions from 2007. Amphetamine-dextroamphetamine (brand name Adderall) is a drug that’s used to increase attention spans and focus in people with ADHD. It’s also used to…
Methamphetamine, referred to as Crystal Meth when smoked, is a highly addictive stimulant that has become increasingly prevalent in Canada. It has severe mental and physical effects on a user, and the withdrawal process is extremely difficult. However, professional support is available for those seeking to stop using the…
Oxycontin is one of the most dangerous and prevalent drugs in the Canadian opioid crisis. While often prescribed as a painkiller, it is highly addictive and tolerance quickly increases with...
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Many veterans and first responders struggle with PTSD derived from professional experiences. Addiction is a common problem among these groups. Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres provides dedicated, evidence-based support for veterans and first responders struggling with PTSD-related addiction. Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation on Rehabilitation…
Gambling addiction has become increasingly recognized as an important issue affecting many Canadians. We examine its underlying causes and the available treatments. It has become increasingly clear in recent years that gambling addiction is a severe issue that affects many Canadians. In the most recent edition of the authoritative Diagnostic…
Addiction treatment is a deeply complex process. Once you have decided that you or someone close to you is in need of professional treatment, it is essential that you choose...
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Sex addiction is a complex and often misunderstood condition which must be approached through appropriate, person-specific treatment. Appropriate Treatment for Sex Addiction With any addiction, it is crucial to find the appropriate treatment. This means working with professionals qualified in the specific area. How does a therapist become a specialist…
