“This Is Us” And Its Portrayal Of Addiction
Since their introduction to the TV viewing public in 2016, the Pearsons of This Is…
Coping With Depression When Everyone Around You Is Happy
What is Depression? So many people casually talk about being depressed, when what they are…
Addiction In The Elderly Population
Substance abuse and drug and alcohol addiction were, for a long time, considered “younger people”...
The Forgotten Victims of War: How Veterans with Addiction Fall Through the Cracks
It’s no secret that war and military service take a significant toll on veterans across...
First Response: Keeping An Overdose Victim Alive Until Help Arrives
With substance use and addiction at epidemic levels and the opioid crisis a hot topic...
When Helpers Need Help: Addiction In The Health Care Professions
Addiction does not discriminate among race, gender, ethnic background, disability, man, woman, or occupation. Everyone...
Traversing The Socioeconomics Of Addiction
Many forms of addiction start as a means to escape the psychological and socioeconomic costs...
Chronic Pain Treatment For People Addicted To Painkillers
Many people today suffer from severe pain, meaning they are experiencing pain on a regular...
When One Is Not Enough: The Menace Of Doctor Shopping
When people mention shopping addicts or shopaholics, they usually refer to those who compulsively buy...
Fentanyl: The Ebola Of Opioids
A member of the opioid family, fentanyl is one of the deadliest drugs. The smallest doses have the power to kill.
Addiction During Pregnancy: What It Means For Mother And Baby
Anything a pregnant woman ingests can be passed onto the fetus, including drugs and alcohol. The addiction effects on the baby can be devastating, and so can withdrawal after the baby is born.
The Opioid Crisis In Canada
In spite of their addictive properties, opioid medications continue to be prescribed. In this article, we address the opioid addiction crisis in Canada.
When Youthful Dreams Become Nightmares: The Tragedy Of Teenage Addiction
Teenage addiction is a tragedy that can break apart families, destroy futures and take lives. The more we understand about teenage addiction, the better equipped we are to do something about it.
Signs Of Drug Addiction Withdrawals That Are Easy To Identify
What is withdrawal? Drug withdrawal is a series of symptoms that drug addicts may experience...
Signs of Drug Addiction You Can Detect Instantly
The signs of drug addiction aren't as obvious as most people think; millions of people...
Can I Treat Myself, Or Do I Go To Rehab For Drug Addiction?
One of the biggest questions someone who wants to quit using drugs has is "How...
