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10 Shocking Statistics About Canada’s Opioid Crisis

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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…

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Common Reasons Why People Use Drugs

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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…

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Connection Between PTSD and Addiction

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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…

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World Health Organization Officially Recognizes Video Game Addiction

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In a significant decision for the addiction treatment field, the World Health Organization (WHO) has added video game addiction to the International Classification of Diseases. The World Health Organization announced on Monday, June 18th that “gaming disorder” will be included in the new edition of the authoritative International Classification of…

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