October 2024 - Freedom Addiction

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The Effects of Pairing Alcohol with Prescription Drugs

Mandy Sandhu
29 Oct 2024

Drinking alcohol and taking prescription drugs alters the way the mind and body function. Alcohol leads to drowsiness, impulsivity, impairment, and sluggishness, while prescription drugs have many effects, since they target various problems. If consumed together, they can cause dangerous interactions. Thus, alcohol and medication shouldn’t be consumed together. If substance abuse or heavy alcohol consumption is a challenge you...

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Methadone Maintenance Treatment for Opioid Addiction

Mandy Sandhu
22 Oct 2024

Opioid use disorders (OUD) and opioid-related deaths have been rising in Canada since 2016. Since then, 30,000 Canadians have died from opioid overdoses. It’s a chronic health issue that affects many all across the country. However, there are plenty of programs and medical options for people with substance abuse disorders to take advantage of. Our goal at Freedom From Addiction...

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How to Find the Right Addiction Recovery Program for You

Mandy Sandhu
15 Oct 2024

Once you’ve decided to take your first step toward recovery and seek help at an addiction recovery centre, you’ll need to know what program will best benefit you. We understand how overwhelming this journey can be, so we intend to remove the guesswork and anxiety from the equation. Learn all you need to do to ensure a successful addiction recovery...

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What is Narcan Used For?

Mandy Sandhu
8 Oct 2024

OTC Narcan, or over-the-counter Narcan, is an essential tool to reverse the effects of overdoses and make communities safer. At Freedom From Addiction, our mission is to help people with substance abuse disorders relearn the skills they need to cope with stressors and avoid relapse in the future. One of the tools easily accessible to anyone needing help with opioid...

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