Mental health and addiction

Filed under: drug addiction statistics

Alcohol or substance addiction is a serious issue nation-wide. Statistics Canada estimates 10 per cent of Canadians over the age of 15 currently suffer from substance addiction. Tom Shand, executive director of the Alberta arm of the Canadian Mental …
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Experts question independence of expert board that oversees safety of Zohydro …

Filed under: drug addiction statistics

WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of criticism over its recently launched painkiller Zohydro, the maker of the powerful narcotic is highlighting an unusual oversight board that it's assembled to try and prevent abuse of the drug. … and director …
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Vigil to spread the word

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This gathering is for people impacted by substance abuse, for those who have lost someone to the disease and for those who are committed to help the youth of Billerica abstain from drugs and alcohol. "I hope that we can all come together and make a …
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Study Shows A-CHESS Addiction Support App Helps Prevent Relapse [Video]

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… they were not offered coordinated continuing care, and it does not specify the definition of coordinated continuing care; however, it is highly unusual for a drug or alcohol residential treatment center to discharge a patient without having first …
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