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Prescription Drug Abuse Threatens Availability of Pain Medication
Take a look in your medicine cabinet — do you spot prescription pain medication? If so, are you contributing to the nation’s dramatic increase in irresponsible prescription drug use? According to the 2008 National Drug Control Strategies Report, 71 percent of prescription pain medication abusers obtained the drugs from family and friends. Among 12- to….
Cancer- preparing for the treatment
A cancer diagnosis can be very difficult for the patient to cope up with. When you are diagnosed with cancer, it is the time to discuss with your doctor about the various treatment programs available for your successful treatment. The doctor generally suggests the patient for the right treatment program. Preparing for the cancer treatment….
First Nations must find ways to curb alcohol use
Alcohol-related deaths among First Nations in B.C. are a staggering five times higher than for other British Columbians, says a prominent First Nations doctor, who argues aboriginal leaders need to start working on an alcohol strategy to save lives. Dr. Evan Adams, aboriginal health physician adviser in the office of the Provincial Health Officer, believes….
Five policies on mental health and addiction
This week – the countdown toward the federal election – has been Mental Illness Awareness week. The cost of mental illness to the Canadian economy in terms of health care and lost productivity is estimated to be $51 billion a year. Given the absence of mental health and addiction issues from the campaign, it appears….
What Can Private Drug Treatment Do For Me?
If you are thinking about seeking help for your addiction to drugs or alcohol, you are probably questioning just about every aspect of the situation. If you’re considering private drug or alcohol treatment consider the following benefits of seeking treatment in a private treatment center versus a public facility that provides care. Private treatment centers….