The One Size Fits All Approach May Not Be As Effective As We Think
With a growing drug problem many people are searching for a one size fits all approach to treatment, but according to a study from the University of Cambridge showed that using prescription medications for treating addiction are only effective in specific phases of addiction. In current practice almost all drug addicts are prescribed something to […]
Treating Mental Health Disorders and Addiction Simultaneously
To some it may come as a shock to learn that roughly 9 million adults who use drugs and alcohol also have a serious mental health disorder. Even more shocking is the fact that only about 7% of them receive effective treatment for both issues which leaves millions of people fighting a losing battle to […]
This Saturday is Prescription Medication Drop-Off Day
It’s only a few days away, and no it isn’t a big concert or that first summer movie you’re dying to see it’s National Prescription Drug Drop-Off day, and it’s Canada wide. While this may not seem important to many Canadians, it offers those with unused prescribed medicine to be disposed of. According to statistics, […]
Coping With Anxiety
We live in anxious times. The number of people reporting experiencing anxiety is at an all time high and for many people that means a strict regiment of drugs like Ativan and Valium being prescribed. While the medication does offer relief, especially for acute panic attacks and other such episodes it is a difficult and […]
Ecstasy May Not Be The Drug We Should Be Worried About
Dr. Perry Kendall, BC’s top health official, has been reported as saying that taking the pure form of ecstasy can be safe for adults, but he does not have an opinion on the legalization of the drug. Dr. Kendall believes that the pure form of the drug can be used by psychiatrists in trials, but […]
Teenage Substance Abuse: The Signs and How to Help
Seeing the signs of drug use in teens can be extremely difficult as many teenagers who aren’t on drugs behave secretly and moodily. In addition to that, many parents are not ready to admit the possibility that their son or daughter could possibly be among those group of teens who smoke pot, drink or worse. […]
Heroin is Back
Heroin is making something of a resurgence lately. Especially amongst young people. Why? Because it’s cheap, and delivers an extremely powerful high. A teenager can purchase heroin on the street for about $10 for a normal dose. It’s an inviting option as it’s becoming very difficult for teens to use their preferred method of getting […]
A More Reasonable Approach to Spring Break
Panama City Beach, a popular spring break destination for college students in the US has stopped including alcohol in their promotional material. The tourist hub issued ads in college newspapers across the country, but due to a reprimand from the American Medical Association, did not advertise special drink deals and promotions that some spring break […]
Driving While Stoned
Most statistics about driving under the influence center around those who are drunk or tipsy. There is a standard sobriety test that police officers use after pulling over a suspected drunk or high driver: Follow a pen with your eyes while the officer moves it back and forth Get out of the car and walk […]