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Mental Health Matters: Depression

Clinical depression, or major depressive disorder, is a common, yet serious, medical…

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Four Things You Need to Know About Fentanyl to Stay Safe

Fentanyl: How To Identify This Hidden Killer A lethal drug has made…

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The Set Up – Living With Addiction

What Happens to the Family When Addiction Becomes Part of It? Families…

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Stop the Stigma – 11 Harmful Myths About Addiction

Convincing yourself, a friend or a loved one to go to treatment…

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Is My Spouse Drinking Too Much?

Ever ask yourself the question: “Is my spouse drinking too much?” They…

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Concurrent Disorders: What Are They and How Are They Treated?

The term “concurrent disorder” is used to describe a wide range of…

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Is substance abuse the real problem? A mental health disorder may be…

When a mental health disorder causes a substance abuse problem, the condition…

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Untreated Mental Health and Addiction: A Most Dangerous Workplace Hazard

Originally written for the Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association (OOHNA) Xpress (Sept/Oct…

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How Much Does Rehab Cost in Ontario Canada?

Many options are available for those considering treatment for alcohol and drug addiction,…

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Evidence-Based Treatment for Mental Health, Trauma, and Addiction: The Way Forward

In any given year, 1 in 5 Canadians experience a mental health…

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What You Need to Know about Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome

You feel tired all the time even though you gave up drinking…

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Mental Health Survival Guide

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Recognizing the Residential School Legacy

If you’ve been paying attention to the news over the last while,…

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National Recovery Month: Why It Matters for Everyone

September is one powerful month. More than January, it’s often seen as…

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When to get help for mental health disorders and addiction — and…

When we think of mental health challenges and addiction issues, we probably…

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