Alcohol Abuse

March 17, 2017
BY dr-terry

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”ALCOHOL ABUSE” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]The effects of alcohol, when not used safely, are more serious than most people imagine. It could be described as…

Rehab Centres

March 15, 2017
BY dr-terry

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”REHAB CENTRES” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] With both inpatient and outpatient alcohol treatment centres, there are many options available for those seeking help. For those…

What is Methadone?

March 15, 2017
BY dr-terry

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”WHAT IS METHADONE?” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] WHAT IS METHADONE? Methadone is a synthetic opiate, a narcotic. It is used to treat moderate to severe…

What is Intervention?

March 12, 2017
BY dr-terry

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”WHAT IS INTERVENTION?” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Often, friends and family members of an alcoholic or drug addict simply don’t know what to do for their…

Amphetamine Addiction

March 5, 2017
BY dr-terry

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”AMPHETAMINE ADDICTION” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Amphetamines can be prescription drugs that are used to treat certain disorders like ADHD, or they can be street drugs…

CBT Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

March 2, 2017
BY dr-terry

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”CBT COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a useful tool that can help overcome negative or inaccurate thinking. It is provided…

Liver Damage

February 26, 2017
BY dr-terry

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”LIVER DAMAGE” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] THE LIVER The liver is a large, reddish-brown organ situated on the right side of the body, above the…

Risk Factors

February 22, 2017
BY dr-terry

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”RISK FACTORS” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS THAT CAN LEAD TO ADDICTION? Several risk factors influence a person’s chance of taking…

Meth Addiction

February 21, 2017
BY dr-terry

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”METH ADDICTION” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Crystal meth—short for crystal methamphetamine—is one variation of the drug methamphetamine. It is most commonly snorted, smoked, or injected intravenously….

Inpatient Treatment

February 14, 2017
BY dr-terry

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”INPATIENT TREATMENT” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Majority of institutions and people measure the effectiveness of an inpatient drug treatment programs by the level of relapse rates…

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