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Harm Reduction vs Abstinence Based 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...

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Portugal’s Approach to Treating Addiction

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...

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Why Addiction Treatment Waitlists Vary From Private to Government Funded

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...

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The Legal Sale Of Cocaine Will Not Help Save Lives

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...

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WHY OUTPATIENT ADDICTION TREATMENT IS A GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO INPATIENT TREATMENT

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...

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THE HOW AND WHY OF PEOPLE BECOMING ALCOHOLICS

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...

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ALCOHOLISM TREATMENT IN CANADA. LEARN THE FACTS.

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...

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How Methadone Works With Addiction Treatment

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....

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Jeffery Norell: His story of addiction to 18 years of recovery

As a 6-year-old child I was sexually abused. Soon after the molestation I was questioned about this abuse by my mother. My naïve pre-adolescent mind thinking I had done some...

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