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By Trafalgar’s Editorial Team This Content is Clinically Reviewed By Kinga Burjan M.A., R.P. Substance use disorder soars at shockingly high rates within the LGBTQIAPK community. Addiction is a disease that doesn’t discriminate. Anyone who uses harmful substances like alcohol and drugs is at risk of becoming dependent at any…
Porn addiction can have a devastating effect on the addicted person and those around them. While the condition may not present the immediate, physical danger of alcohol or drug addiction, it can have a range of severely damaging effects on mental health, personal relationships and professional standing. The condition is…
A concurrent disorder has two components. The first is an addiction, either to a substance like alcohol, or a behaviour like gambling. The second component is a mental health issue, such as anxiety. Concurrent disorders are very common among those with addictions. This is because addictions often cause intense forms…
Marijuana is often seen as a harmless drug. It is certainly far less dangerous than other drugs such as alcohol or opiates. It can even have certain positive effects. However, it can also negatively impact a user’s life, in some cases to an extreme degree. This is partly because it…
Can anyone become addicted? This is a complex question that resists a straightforward answer. There are many factors affecting a person’s potential for addiction. However, even people who do not appear to have a high potential for addiction can develop one. Likewise, if a person has a high potential for…
The conversation around mental health in Canada has progressed significantly in recent years. Serious issues are now much more visible and better understood. The stigma around mental health disorders has reduced significantly and necessary supports are increasingly available. However, there is still a lot of progress to be made before the…
Oprah Winfrey has announced that she is collaborating with Apple to produce a series of documentaries on mental health. The programs will air on Apple TV Plus. The airing dates have not yet been announced. This is encouraging news. The project demonstrates how far our society has come in recognizing…
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