Is your loved one struggling with addiction? It can be heartbreaking to watch them spiral out of control. You may feel as though you are losing them to their drug...
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Why do people get addicted to drugs? It’s a question that haunts every scientist. And with a price tag of $8 billion to the healthcare system, it’s a question that needs answering. So what is the reason behind addiction? Are drug addicts morally weak or do they lack the willpower to kick…
As a country with a centralized healthcare system, the burden of addiction falls on all of us. The Canada opioid crisis is a growing problem that is putting pressure on doctors and healthcare providers across the nation. This crisis is ballooning and is affecting families all over Canada. Read on…
Often, when we think of addiction, we think of substance abuse. Drugs and alcohol come with many physical symptoms, but not all addictions are so obvious. Sometimes what looks like a hobby can actually be something that is tearing our lives apart. One of these more obscure forms of addiction…
By Trafalgar’s Editorial TeamThis Article is Clinically Reviewed by Nathaniel Israel M.A., R.P. If a family member or someone you love is addicted to alcohol or drugs, you want to help them. However, most alcoholics, drug addicts and even some compulsive gamblers don’t think they need help, even if they…
A recent study found that more and more people are drinking alcohol. Adult alcohol use increased from 65 to 73 percent, which is nearly an 11 percent increase. We don’t have to tell you that alcohol consumption damages your body. The hangover the morning after is evidence enough of that. But…
A video game addiction doesn’t feel like other addictions. After all, it’s just a game. It can’t be as dangerous as drugs or alcohol, right? Because of this thought process, it can be hard for people to recognize the symptoms of video game addiction. If you want to learn how…
Cocaine is a dangerous and highly addictive stimulant. Cocaine addiction can have an extremely damaging effect on the heart, brain and other vital organs. The manner in which the drug...
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The term “concurrent disorders” describes cases where a person has both a mental health disorder and a substance abuse issue. People dealing with a mental health disorder are substantially more...
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Heroin addiction destroys lives. If you have been suffering from this kind of addiction and want to get treatment, then you have taken a brave step toward making your life better. Rest assured that you are not alone. In 2014, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found that…
