The Addiction & Recovery Resource Blog

Debunking Myths About Opiate Addiction

• Mandy Sandhu
• 30 Dec 2019

As opiate disorder continues to kill thousands of people in North America annually, it receives increasing amounts of mainstream media coverage. In some respects, this is a good thing – the information does help spread awareness of the dangers of opioid use, after all. In other respects, however, the coverage does quite a bit of harm to those struggling with...

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What to Do If You See Someone Who Has Overdosed on Opioids

• Mandy Sandhu
• 23 Dec 2019

Opioid addiction negatively impacts all aspects of life, from relationships with family and friends to physical and mental health. One of the most heartbreaking realities of addiction, however, is overdose. When an opioid addict overdoses, their life hangs in the balance and, depending upon the exact opioid in question, quick action could be the difference between life and death. Let’s...

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Which Opiates Are the Most Commonly Abused?

• Kate Pindera
• 9 Dec 2019

Opioid addiction is a serious issue currently affecting millions of people in North America. In fact, experts describe the current addiction issue as an “epidemic” worse than anything we’ve seen in the past three decades. Because it’s such a widespread problem, it’s important to understand the basic facts surrounding the issue to better handle any potential situations you might face...

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How Do I Know If Someone Is On Opioids?

• Kate Pindera
• 2 Dec 2019

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), more than 10 million people misused or abused opioids in 2018. As the number of individuals addicted to opioids continues to increase, it is imperative to better understand this health crisis. You should know that almost 10 million of those people abusing or misusing opioids in 2018 were using...

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How To Report Suspected Human Trafficking

• Mandy Sandhu
• 28 Nov 2019

The statistics highlighting just how prevalent human trafficking continues to be in contemporary times are staggering. While many of us do not commonly think about the possibility or the existence of human trafficking, it is a very real social problem that is harming over forty million people around the world. Given the scale of this phenomenon, it can be difficult...

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

• Kate Pindera
• 25 Nov 2019

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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How To Identify A Human Trafficking Victim

• Mandy Sandhu
• 21 Nov 2019

While many likely believe that human trafficking is relegated to the parts of the world far from the developed countries of Canada and the United States, it is uncomfortable to confront the fact that it is a widespread global phenomenon. Indeed, most people are shocked when they learn just how prevalent the practice of human trafficking is – even in...

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Early Signs Of Opioid Addiction

• Kate Pindera
• 18 Nov 2019

Opioids are some of the most strongly addictive substances in the world. While these substances are commonly prescribed for pain management, they are also widely used and abused outside of this context. Regardless of the initial reason they are consumed, the use of these substances can quickly spiral out of control and represent a real problem for your physical and...

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How To Treat Opioid Dependence

• Kate Pindera
• 14 Nov 2019

Given the dramatically negative impacts that opioid addiction has on users and their loved ones, it is important that you seek to remove this addiction from your life as quickly as possible. Whether a patient has fallen into opioid dependence from the prolonged use or abuse of prescription medication or through the ingestion of illegal narcotics, the process of weaning...

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Who Is At Risk Of Abusing Opioids?

• Mandy Sandhu
• 11 Nov 2019

https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/prescription-medicines While all individuals carry some risk of abusing or developing an addiction to opioids, there are some identifiable factors that play a statistically significant role in the development of this condition. Being aware of these factors will allow patients to be more informed as to their own potential for abuse or addiction and take necessary precautions before starting a...

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