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Alcohol addiction, also known as alcoholism, is a chronic diagnosis that is characterized by an inability to control or eliminate drinking despite the negative consequences. Alcohol addiction can lead to serious physical, emotional, and social implications on not only the individual, but their loved ones...

This type of substance abuse occurs when people take medications that are prescribed for someone else or take more than the recommended dosage. Early detection and intervention is important to prevent this from becoming a larger problem....

The opioid epidemic is taking lives and abolishing families across Vancouver and the province of British Columbia. British Columbia’s Coroners Service says opioid-related deaths in June 2022 alone...

Vancouver is one of the largest metropolitan areas in Canada, with a growing population of over 2.6 million. The growth in population unfortunately has also led to a growth in addiction and overdose-related deaths. In 2016, following a significant increase in opioid-related overdose deaths from...

Curious about the role of a substance abuse counselor in the drug and alcohol addiction treatment process? In this guide, you will learn all about the profession and where to find qualified counselors across the country. ...