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Welcome to our blog page. This arena is built for the people seeking answers and information on living a life free of addiction, and the turmoil it creates in all those affected by this disease. Drug abuse and addiction services are available throughout the Vancouver area. Join us in our informative and educational posts on addiction and recovery.
Harm Reduction or Abstinence Based Recovery? For many years, abstinence-based approaches have been the mainstay of addiction recovery. However, in recent years, there has been growing interest in harm reduction as an alternative approach. The...
Portugal's Leading Approach to Addiction Treatment Portugal's approach to addiction treatment has been hailed as a ground-breaking model for other countries to follow. Since 2001, the country has taken a unique approach to drug use,...
Wait times for treatment need to be eliminated Waitlists for addiction treatment can vary depending on several factors, including the type of treatment, location, and funding source. In general, government-funded addiction treatment programs tend to...
Lab Approval to Legally Manufacture and Sell Cocaine The recent announcement of a Vancouver area companies’ legalization to manufacture and sell cocaine has caused a lot of controversy. The idea that this would somehow help...
WHY OUTPATIENT ADDICTION TREATMENT IS A GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO INPATIENT TREATMENT In Canada, addiction is a major public health issue that affects individuals from all walks of life. There are several compelling reasons why the...
Why People Become Alcoholics There are a variety of reasons why people may become alcoholics, and the process of becoming addicted to alcohol can happen in different ways for different people. Some common factors that...
WHAT IS ALCOHOLISM AND HOW IT AFFECTS CANADIANS Alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder, is a serious and growing problem in Canada. According to the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, approximately 5%...
How methadone is used for addiction treatment? Methadone is a synthetic opioid medication that is commonly used in the treatment of addiction to opioids such as heroin and prescription painkillers. It works by binding to...
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