Smartphones, Tablets, Laptops and Desktops. Is It Even a Surprise That Some Believe in Internet Addiction?
In the face of what most people would call “real addictions” such as alcoholism, drug addiction and other addictions like smoking, it may seem weird or even absurd to suggest that someone can become addicted to their computers and the internet. This type of addiction is a reality to many people, and like other addicts […]
A Computer System Linking Doctor’s Offices, Hospitals and Pharmacists May Help Curb Painkiller Abuse in Newfoundland and Labrador
There has been no shortage of news stories, especially in the health sections of major news sites, of Canadians succumbing to addiction at the hands of prescription medications. In particular, powerful painkillers that seem to be among the biggest offenders when it comes to getting people hooked on the high that these drugs offer when […]
A Doctor in Nova Scotia Reprimanded For Prescribing Narcotics to a Known Addict, But Was He Wrong in Doing So?
An incident in Nova Scotia seems to bring up a new problem in the fight against drug abuse, in particular addictive substances used to treat pain that we all know is a major health concern not only in Nova Scotia, but coast to coast across Canada. Thousands of people are struggling with their addiction issues […]
Patch or Pill? For Some Smokers It’s the Pill, Others the Patch, New Research Will Allow Doctors to Choose the Best Option For You
Smoking is quite possibly one of the most difficult habits to kick. Smokers often take cues throughout the day and night that lead them to lighting up. For instance smoking after a meal, in the morning with their coffee, at a bar with a drink in hand and, of course, after sex. With a variety […]
Nurses Specializing in Mental Health and Addiction Are Being Stationed in The Schools to Help At Risk Teens
Finding the required support systems and networks to keep teens off drugs can be a very difficult endeavor indeed, and when you live in a place that is referred to as “Oxy Town” this vital resource could not be in more demand. The real name of the Canadian town that is somewhat of the focus […]
To Treat an Addict the Addict Must First Be Ready, Willing and Motivated to Make The Change
With the re-opening of a drug court in Ontario, addicts are now being treated more humanely in the sense that they are receiving appropriate punishments for their non-violent, desperation related crimes that stem from their need to ensure their next “fix” is attainable. These people aren’t killing anyone, and while it is against the law […]
Alcohol and Drug Use is Down Among Teens, But E-Cigarettes Are on The Rise
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that the use of cigarettes, alcohol and painkillers by teens and young adults have all seen a steady decline in 2014. Even better is that the so called gateway drug, marijuana, has leveled off for the first time in the past few years. These statistics are most […]
Smokers Pain. I know it, You Know it, But You Can Quit.
Amid powerful addictions to substances like OxyContin, cocaine, heroin, alcohol and party synthetics like ecstasy and methamphetamines, people often forget that smoking (although on a steady decline) claims thousands of lives every year in Canada and many more across the world. I used drugs, I drank, but I was thankfully able to give up both […]
Let’s Talk About Addiction and What Comes Next To Help Addicts
The heroin problem in North America is, to say the least, terrifying. It’s easy to get, cheap and delivers a strong punch that so many will seek for the rest of their lives. It kills many of it’s users and destroys the lives of pretty much anyone who touches it. It’s so deadly and addictive […]