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The Connection Between Mental Illness and Addiction

Like in every part of the world, mental illness and addiction is a looming health crisis in our country.  A Canadian health survey in 2012 revealed that approximately 2.8 million Canadians or 10.1% of the population reported symptoms consistent with at least one of six mental or substance use disorders. These numbers continue to soar each day, with 1 in...

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Getting to the Root Cause of Addiction vs. Just Detoxing

Drug detox can pave the way towards the start of a potentially promising drug addiction treatment, but it cannot cure addiction on its own. When done appropriately with the guidance of a medical professional, it can be instrumental in helping anyone struggling with substance abuse take the first step to break free from their dependence.  But drug detox is not...

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Risk Of Being A Victim Of Human Trafficking

Who Is Most At Risk Of Being A Victim Of Human Trafficking?

It is important to remember that there is not merely one profile that fits every victim of human trafficking. Throughout the world, including the United States and Canada, victims have been identified across age groups, genders, and nationalities. It might be difficult to accept but anyone can be a victim of human trafficking. However, there are some identifiable factors and...

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Methamphetamines Recovery Treatments in Toronto

Methamphetamines are one of the most dangerous and highly addictive prescription medications in existence. They go by several different street names including meth, crystal meth, ice, and chalk just to name a few. These names are in reference to its white colour and powdery texture. Originally derived from amphetamines during the 20th century, methamphetamines were used as a prominent treatment...

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3 Ways To Stay Sober After Rehab Treatment

Getting out of drug addiction is not as difficult as it is facing family and friends. Though one may be happy for leaving the bad habit of consuming substances, this happiness may not stay for longer. There are great chances of a relapse to occur, especially if you didn’t seeked treatment from a quality drug or alcohol treatment program. With...

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Physical & Psychological Effects of Drug Addiction

Drugs usually refer to the medicines or substances that have a physiological effect on the body. They are either consumed or injected using a syringe. When dissolved in body, these substances effect the brain, receptors and infected body part, both physiologically and psychologically. Consequently, drug addiction refers to the habituated and fanatic use of dangerous amounts of pills or narcotics...

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Tips to Manage your Anger by Experts

There would not be a single person on this earth who doesn’t get angry. Its very normal to get angry on something which you don’t like or is against you. This is the case with most of the people, not everyone. There are people out there who just can’t control their anger because of their addiction and frustration. It is a very...

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