Anesthetics
What are Anaesthetics? Anesthetics (alternative spelling is ‘anesthetics’) are a classification of medications that cause a loss of sensation and are most commonly used in medical practice for major and minor surgical procedures and in the operating room so that the
Amphetamines
Amphetamine addiction is dangerous, can lead to serious health consequences and increases violent behaviour, yet its origins didn’t begin on the street. Amphetamine was not discovered as a cure for any ailment. Instead, it was a failed attempt that was mass
Alternative Methods of Coping
Strange Ways of Dealing With Addiction-Related Negative Emotions "The torment is in my arm. For what reason are you putting the needle in my thigh?" shouted Nadia at Dr. Lee. A previous barbiturate fiend, Nadia got snared on the medication when
Addiction in The LGBTQ Community
Individuals within the LGBTQ community experience significantly higher rates of substance abuse than heterosexual adults. Those who identify within the LGBTQ community face an extreme level of discrimination in their day-to-day lives, which compounds stress and anxiety, putting them at
Addiction in Indigenous Communities
Indigenous communities in Canada continue to suffer from the negative ramifications that have accompanied generations of poor and unjust treatment at the hands of the country’s government and other institutions. From colonization to residential schools, the systematic mistreatment of the
Addiction Relapse Prevention
What is An Addiction Relapse? An addiction relapse refers to returning to old behaviours and once again using the substance that the individual was addicted to. Anything other than complete abstinence can be considered a relapse. Addiction relapse is common, as
Alcohol Abuse Self Assessment
What is Alcohol Abuse? Alcohol abuse can be difficult to recognize, especially when it is a legal substance and alcohol use is considered socially acceptable. Alcohol affects each individual differently, and there are various factors that determine a person’s tolerance to
Addiction Outpatient Centres
What is an Outpatient Facility? An outpatient facility is a care centre, often in a hospital, that admits patients that are just temporarily visiting from an “outside” location. At an inpatient facility, patients are admitted overnight and often for days or
Alcoholism in Canada
Alcoholism is a disease with a name, but it has no face. An alcoholic could look like a mother or a brother, a student or a professor, a top executive or someone down on their luck. Alcohol is the most
Addiction In The Homeless Population
The Homeless Addict Stereotype As a rule, when we picture a fiend, we think about a vagrant asking for cash. We partner vagrancy and habit, expecting that with one comes the other. This generalization is solid to such an extent that