What Are Benzodiazepines (Benzos)?
Benzodiazepines, often called “benzos”, are a class of central nervous system depressants that reduce brain activity by enhancing the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA. This action produces calming, sedative, and muscle-relaxing effects. They are mainly prescribed for short-term treatment of
What is One-on-One Counselling for Addiction Treatment
One-on-one counselling or individual counselling is where the client meets with their counsellor to address specific needs laid out by the client. This is a client-focused treatment plan and is a good first step in addiction treatment, as the sessions
How Being Too Famous Too Soon Can Lead To Addiction
The Curse of the Child Star: How Early Fame Increases the Risk of Addiction Demi Lovato. Mary-Kate Olsen. Lindsay Lohan. Robert Downey Jr. Drew Barrymore. All of these stars have two things in common: they rose to fame as children and
Low-Income Addiction Treatment Options
Addiction recovery centres and inpatient rehab facilities can be very costly, and not accessible to those without the financial means or support for treatment. Any addict seeking treatment services and looking to overcome addiction should have access to the help
Ketamine Addiction, Detox and Withdrawal
Official name: ketamine Trade names: Ketalar; Ketanest; Ketaset Street name: Special K; K; ket; vitamin K; cat tranquilizer Classification: Dissociative anesthetic; analgesic; NMDA receptor antagonist Ketamine, or Special K as it is sometimes referred to on the street, is a medication used by veterinary
The Forgotten Victims of War: How Veterans with Addiction Fall Through the Cracks
It’s no secret that war and military service take a significant toll on veterans across the world. Canadian veterans are, of course, included in this group. From post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to major depression and other psychological conditions, many soldiers
How to Support an Addicted Loved One Without Enabling Them?
Watching her spouse battle his substance abuse disorder, including both drug and alcohol addiction, was extremely painful for Margaret, especially when he suffered through his failed treatment programs. Every time he entered a rehab centre, Margaret and her family members
Addicted to Illness: The Menace of Hypochondria
"I saw that when I pondered my head, it hurt. Yet, when I disregarded my head, it didn't hurt. I chose not to Google 'benzodiazepine withdrawal indications'. I ought to have known not to dump my concerns into an internet
Children of Alcoholics: The Hidden Toll of Alcoholism on Kids
With over ten years of expertise in addiction, I have witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of alcoholism on individuals and families. One particularly devastating consequence occurs when a father’s drinking affects his children’s well-being, development, and future relationships. In this post,
Inpatient vs Outpatient Addiction Treatment Programs
Substance abuse disorders usually fall under one of two categories: inpatient or outpatient. Both treatments are equally important but each has its own advantages and drawbacks. Inpatient programs (also known as residential treatment centres or programs) are intensive and designed