The Addiction & Recovery Resource Blog

What Is Carfentanil and What Should You Know About It?

• Mandy Sandhu
• 2 Jan 2018

The opioid crisis in North America has reached unimaginably levels in the past few years. To put this into perspective, in 2002 opioids were responsible for less than 15,000 deaths, but by 2015, that number more than doubled to 30, 000 in the United States alone. Opioids are the most popular and effective painkillers on the market and are often...

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Oxycontin Addiction Treatment Centre in Canada

• Mandy Sandhu
• 19 Dec 2017

Oxycontin is not only one of the most highly addictive prescription pain medications on the market, but it’s also one of the most dangerous. The National Drug Intelligence Center has reported that approximately one million Americans ages 12 and over have experimented with taking oxycontin at least once in their lives. Unfortunately, all it takes is one use to become...

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Addiction Treatment for Club Drugs in Toronto

• Kate Pindera
• 15 Dec 2017

Much like the fentanyl and opioid crisis, club drug addiction is an ever-growing epidemic in Canada, as an increasing number of young adults continue to attend nightclubs, raves, house parties, and other social events with their friends where illicit substances are readily available. Club drugs include ecstasy, cocaine, hallucinogens, heroin, methamphetamines, stimulants, narcotics, and even opioids. In most cases, these...

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Cocaine Addiction Treatment in Toronto

• Mandy Sandhu
• 8 Dec 2017

Cocaine is one of the most addictive and dangerous drugs in existence. It’s classified as a stimulant and narcotic because it instills a sense of peacefulness, euphoria, and extreme hyper-attentiveness in anyone who uses it. Unfortunately, these desirable and seemingly positive effects are usually very short-lived, which means that addicts are constantly seeking out their next hit. Each time they...

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How to Treat a Substance Addiction Naturally

• Kate Pindera
• 30 Nov 2017

Many people who suffer from an addiction are hesitant to ask for help or even admit to themselves that they have a problem due to the massive social stigma and shame that’s often associated with this type of habit. They’re usually led to believe that their addictions are a sign of weakness or that they’ve failed at life by indulging...

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Everything You Should Know About Fentanyl

• Kate Pindera
• 22 Nov 2017

The rate of fentanyl-related overdoses and deaths is an increasing epidemic throughout all of Canada that adversely effects thousands of families every year. If you or someone you know has personal experience with a fentanyl habit, then it’s imperative that you seek immediate opioid addiction treatment in Toronto or any other major Canadian city to prevent the situation from getting worse. Continue...

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Kill Your Drug Addiction Before It Kills You

• Mandy Sandhu
• 13 Nov 2017

Addiction is a disease of the brain in which an individual develops dependency on a substance or an activity. Addict is defined as an individual who has an uncontrollable urge to repeat behaviors regardless of the negative outcomes. Today, the most common addictions we come across are that of drugs and alcohol. While addiction can lead to different consequences, the...

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Tips To Find The Best Detox Center

• Kate Pindera
• 8 Nov 2017

If you are struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, you should reach the professional service soon. Professionals can only help you overcome your addiction and live a sober life. When it comes to rehabilitation for an addiction, people look for a detox center that meets their individual and medical needs. You should look for quality recovery centers that give personal...

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Methamphetamines Recovery Treatments in Toronto

• Kate Pindera
• 27 Oct 2017

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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How to Choose a Private Rehab Facility in Canada That’s Right for You

• Mandy Sandhu
• 12 Oct 2017

Locating a reputable and highly qualified private rehab facility in Toronto and the surrounding areas can often feel a lot like trying to find a needle in a proverbial haystack. Due to a lack of government-regulated addictions counselling training programs in the province of Ontario, the market has become oversaturated with treatment centres that all claim to be top-notch facilities—and on the...

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