Addiction

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CBT and DBT: Proven Therapies Addiction Treatment

You have heard the acronyms before, but what are CBT and DBT…

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A woman alone at the beach as she struggles with drug abuse
Trazodone Abuse and Addiction

Trazodone is a common antidepressant and sleep aid in treating unipolar depression…

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Man looking out the window to reflect about his alcohol addiction
Understanding How Alcohol Addiction and Abuse Relate

Understanding how alcohol impacts your body and mind can also help us…

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A Place for Canada’s Heroes to Heal

EHN Canada’s Atlantic Centre for Trauma is giving military service members and…

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Russel Purdy addiction recovery story
From Rink to Ranch

Meet Russell Purdy, the one-time NHL-hopeful turned Executive Director of EHN Canada’s…

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man sitting and contemplating hard about his oxycodone addiction
Oxycodone Addiction and Abuse

Oxycodone has been making headlines for a few years, as more and…

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The cause of your addiction "I drink to Forget"
What’s Really Behind Your Addiction?

Discovering the root of alcohol or drug addiction can be the key…

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Cannabis Addiction- Effects, Withdrawal, Treatment
Cannabis Addiction: Effects, Withdrawal, Treatment

Cannabis addiction is a very common – and often neglected – problem…

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Alcohol Can Increase Cancer Risk
Alcohol Can Increase Cancer Risk

Alcohol consumption can cause a wide range of health problems, from short-term…

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Alcohol Addiction- 6 Steps to Self-Intervention
Alcohol Addiction: 6 Steps to Self-Intervention

If you’ve been struggling with addiction to alcohol, you may not know…

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The risk, symptoms, treatments and prevention of Alcohol Poisoning
What Is Alcohol Poisoning? – Risks, Symptoms, Treatments & Prevention

After drinking seven beers and two shots of whiskey in about two…

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Gabapentin- Its Uses, Abuses and Addiction
Gabapentin: Its Uses, Abuses, and Addiction

What Is Gabapentin and how is it used? Gabapentin is an analog…

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Is alcohol a depressant or stimulant?
Is Alcohol a Stimulant or a Depressant?

What is alcohol and how does it impact your mood? Alcohol is…

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What is Meth Mouth?
Meth Mouth: Methamphetamine Signs & Symptoms of Addiction

Methamphetamine is a highly addictive drug that leads to severe health issues…

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What’s the link between alcohol use and depression
What’s the link between alcohol use and depression?

The relationship between depression and alcohol use disorder is well documented, but…

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