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Welcome to our blog page.  This arena is built for the people seeking answers and information on living a life free of addiction, and the turmoil it creates in all those affected by this disease.  Drug abuse and addiction services are available throughout  the Vancouver area.  Join us in our informative and educational posts on addiction and recovery.

outpatient addiction treatment for busy people
Monday, June 12, 2023| Addiction, Blog
Outpatient Addiction Treatment For Busy People: A Path to Recovery

Outpatient Addiction Treatment: A Path to Recovery In today's fast-paced world, many individuals struggle with addiction while juggling demanding work schedules and personal commitments. The idea of seeking addiction treatment can seem daunting, as it...

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Saturday, April 29, 2023| Addiction, Blog
Harm Reduction vs Abstinence Based Recovery

Harm Reduction or Abstinence Based Recovery? For many years, abstinence-based approaches have been the mainstay of addiction recovery. However, in recent years, there has been growing interest in harm reduction as an alternative approach. The...

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Sunday, April 9, 2023| Addiction, Blog
Portugal’s Approach to Treating Addiction

Portugal's Leading Approach to Addiction Treatment Portugal's approach to addiction treatment has been hailed as a ground-breaking model for other countries to follow. Since 2001, the country has taken a unique approach to drug use,...

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woman waiting for addiction treatment bed
Monday, March 27, 2023| Addiction, Blog
Why Addiction Treatment Waitlists Vary From Private to Government Funded

Wait times for treatment need to be eliminated Waitlists for addiction treatment can vary depending on several factors, including the type of treatment, location, and funding source. In general, government-funded addiction treatment programs tend to...

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legal sale of cocaine
Sunday, March 12, 2023| Blog, Outpatient Treatment
The Legal Sale Of Cocaine Will Not Help Save Lives

Lab Approval to Legally Manufacture and Sell Cocaine The recent announcement of a Vancouver area companies’ legalization to manufacture and sell cocaine has caused a lot of controversy.  The idea that this would somehow help...

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Monday, February 20, 2023| Blog, Outpatient Treatment
WHY OUTPATIENT ADDICTION TREATMENT IS A GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO INPATIENT TREATMENT

WHY OUTPATIENT ADDICTION TREATMENT IS A GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO INPATIENT TREATMENT In Canada, addiction is a major public health issue that affects individuals from all walks of life. There are several compelling reasons why the...

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a boy struggling and becoming an alcoholic
Monday, February 6, 2023| Blog, Outpatient Treatment
THE HOW AND WHY OF PEOPLE BECOMING ALCOHOLICS

Why People Become Alcoholics There are a variety of reasons why people may become alcoholics, and the process of becoming addicted to alcohol can happen in different ways for different people. Some common factors that...

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alcoholism in canada affecting family
Sunday, January 22, 2023| Blog, Outpatient Treatment
ALCOHOLISM TREATMENT IN CANADA. LEARN THE FACTS.

WHAT IS ALCOHOLISM AND HOW IT AFFECTS CANADIANS Alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder, is a serious and growing problem in Canada. According to the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, approximately 5%...

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methadone use for addiction treatment
Sunday, January 15, 2023| Blog, Outpatient Treatment
How Methadone Works With Addiction Treatment

How methadone is used for addiction treatment? Methadone is a synthetic opioid medication that is commonly used in the treatment of addiction to opioids such as heroin and prescription painkillers. It works by binding to...

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