Alcohol Abuse Archives | Canadian Centre for Addictions

June 9, 2020March 24, 2020

The World’s Five Most Addictive Substances

When people are asked which substances they think are addictive, they usually mention illicit…

May 6, 2021December 3, 2019

The Unique Challenges Faced By Functioning Alcoholics

Alcoholism is commonly used to refer to alcohol abuse and dependence. As research has continued…

January 24, 2020October 31, 2019

The Dangers Of Cold Turkey And Why Medical Detox Is Better

“Just give it up cold turkey.” That is heard a lot from people when addicts...

December 18, 2020October 25, 2019

Challenges of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders

The Effects of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure As soon as a woman discovers that she is...

June 10, 2021October 11, 2019

How Popular Entertainment Glorifies Substance Abuse

An Exploration of Substance Use and Addiction in Mainstream Media The average North American adult...

January 24, 2020September 25, 2019

Which Occupations Have The Highest Rates Of Addiction?

There are a lot of different factors that can lead people to alcohol or drug...

June 10, 2020August 15, 2019

How To Support An Addicted Loved One Without Enabling Them

Most of us are instinctively driven to help loved ones who have fallen on tough times. But sometimes, our efforts to help loved ones with addictions can be harmful.

January 24, 2020August 2, 2019

Surviving Alcohol Withdrawal & Detox

The severity of alcohol withdrawal symptoms depends on several factors, such as age and health, frequency of alcohol consumption, and duration of addiction. Medical supervision is recommended for alcohol addicts who want to go through detox and withdrawal.