The Addiction & Recovery Resource Blog

The Rehab Waitlist Length Is Too Long: What Now?

• Kate Pindera
• 14 Jun 2024

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 39.5 million people around the world have drug use addiction. In Canada, at least 200 lives are lost per day due to tobacco, drug, and alcohol addiction. Looking at these figures, we can’t ignore the exceedingly alarming prevalence of addiction and its devastating effects on our communities. Unfortunately, even when a person...

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The Dangers Of Codependency And Addiction

• Kate Pindera
• 3 Jun 2024

One of the most damaging relationships when it comes to substance abuse is the combination of codependency and addiction. These behaviours support and reinforce each other, leading to severe consequences for the people involved. If left unchecked, this relationship can become life-threatening. So, what exactly are the dangers of codependency and drug addiction? We explain everything you need to know...

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How to Quit Smoking Weed: 6 Tips to Help You Recover

• Mandy Sandhu
• 31 May 2024

In 2018, the legalization of marijuana in Canada marked a significant shift in attitudes and policies surrounding cannabis use. However, despite its legal status, questions about addiction and responsible consumption remain crucial. After legalization, a study by Dr. Daniel Myran found a 94% increase in emergency visits.  What does this imply? There’s a need to ensure responsible recreational use of...

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Everything You Need to Know About DMT

• Kate Pindera
• 17 May 2024

What is DMT, and how does it affect individuals who abuse it? N, N-dimethyltryptamine or DMT is a popular and powerful psychedelic substance with a Schedule III classification under Canada's Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Dealers also call DMT drugs "the spirit molecule" or "the businessman's trip."  What Does DMT Look Like?  DMT is a naturally occurring substance in plants...

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How Canada’s Government Rehab Centres are Failing Addicts

• Anthony Sarra
• 3 May 2024

Early intervention and prompt access to addiction treatment services can mean life and death for people struggling with substance abuse. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done for countless Canadians who cannot afford private addiction centres and whose lives are hanging by a thread given the long waiting list in a government-funded rehab centre in Ontario and beyond. The Biggest...

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How to Detox from Alcohol Safely

• Mandy Sandhu
• 29 Apr 2024

With the internet having all kinds of information available, it’s so easy to search for how to detox from alcohol. But it’s important to understand that alcohol detoxing isn’t done easily—and shouldn’t be done at home. When seeking professional help for alcohol addiction treatment, one may wonder how long it takes to detox from alcohol. In this blog, we’ll discuss...

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The Dangers of Detoxing at Home: Treatment Centres Are Safer

• Mandy Sandhu
• 15 Apr 2024

Is it safe to do a drug or alcohol detox at home? The answer is no—detoxing should always be done under the supervision of trained medical professionals. While the idea of drugs or alcohol detox at home might seem convenient and discreet, it can have dire consequences for those seeking to break free from addiction. The dangers of detoxing at...

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Common Signs of Liver Damage Caused by Alcohol Abuse

• Mandy Sandhu
• 1 Apr 2024

It’s no secret many adults love to drink alcohol. Reasons can include unwinding after a long day at work, being more social at a friend’s gathering, or because they enjoy the taste.  There is a difference between enjoying a glass of wine at dinner and binge drinking. Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to a variety of serious health consequences, including...

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What Are the Warning Signs of an Overdose?

• Mandy Sandhu
• 13 Dec 2023

Can you spot the signs of an overdose? With the drug crisis ongoing and the need for opioid addiction treatment at an all-time high, knowing the signs could be the difference between life and death. It could be the reason you or someone nearby administers a naloxone kit. Keep reading to learn the signs and symptoms of an overdose—all it...

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Methadone vs. Suboxone for Opioid Addiction

• Mandy Sandhu
• 15 Nov 2023

Suboxone vs. methadone treatment—which is best for opiate addiction? Both are FDA-approved medications with similarities in how they help manage opioid-related withdrawal symptoms. Yet they also have major differences, meaning the suboxone vs. methadone choice can be quite important for users and prescribers. Keep reading for an in-depth methadone vs. suboxone comparison. Opioid Agonists vs. Antagonists Methadone is administered to...

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