Addiction is an illness that affects millions of people across Canada. (1) While traditional inpatient addiction treatment programs are an effective way to treat drug addiction and concurrent disorders, not everyone who is experiencing addiction can or needs to commit to a live-in treatment program. Virtual outpatient addiction treatment provides online programming that is more […]
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Every year on August 31, communities around the world come together to observe International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD): the largest global campaign aimed at ending overdose, reducing stigma, and remembering the friends and loved ones who have lost their lives throughout the opioid crisis. Sadly, the devastating impact of the overdose crisis continues to grow. […]
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Chronic pain is hard to live with, which is why doctors prescribe opioids to help many people deal with day-to-day life. However, the problem with opioid prescriptions is that they are highly addictive. Many people looking for a solution to their chronic pain wind up with an even greater problem — opioid dependence or substance […]
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During National Nursing Week, we’re celebrating the incredible nurses who play a pivotal role in the recovery process for patients and clients in our care. We spoke with Elizabeth Krpan to learn more about her experiences, challenges, and the profound impact of her work. 1. Why did you become a nurse, and what drove you […]
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During National Nursing Week, we’re celebrating the incredible nurses who play a pivotal role in the recovery process for patients and clients in our care. We spoke with Shannon Bell to learn more about her experiences, challenges, and the profound impact of her work. 1. Why did you become a nurse, and what drove you […]
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During National Nursing Week, we’re celebrating the incredible nurses who play a pivotal role in the recovery process for patients and clients in our care. We spoke with Raquel Pereira to learn more about her experiences, challenges, and the profound impact of her work. 1. Why did you become a nurse, and what drove you […]
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