Addiction in the workplace is becoming all too common. While it was once a seldom encountered quandary, more employers often have to face this problem on a regular basis. This is a situation affecting enterprises located in Ontario as well. It is not a matter of being judgmental, but rather one of doing what is [...]
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The prescription drug abuse problem simply cannot be avoided, nor should it be. It is in the headlines, on the local news, and on every form of media known to man. It also is a very real dilemma for many individuals and families on a personal basis. What used to be known as an American [...]
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Problems resulting from drug and alcohol use quickly escalate, leaving the parents unsure of how to proceed. Behaviors become erratic (even more than is normal for teenagers), violence may erupt, school and studies are forsaken and they fall deeper into the drug/alcohol pit. Drug rehabilitation services for Ontario citizens are in place, but many parents avoid contacting them out of misguided guilt, shame, and even ignorance. Many just aren’t sure what they should do, but help is available to parents, 7 days a week.
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Hamilton, Ontario is not what people would consider a small town. But in many ways this industrial city has a home town feel. Unfortunately, drug abuse and addiction is a big problem in Hamilton, as it is everywhere else in the world. What once was a hidden part of this city, as it was with many others, Hamilton, Ontario is making headlines concerning drugs and drug addiction. Narconon, a leader in drug abuse and addiction treatment, offers information and services to educate and rehabilitate. Hamilton is not immune to drug issues, and Narconon is there to help.
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Regardless of how and when alcoholism and/or drug abuse begins, rehabilitation is needed to end it. There are stories quite often in and around Chatham-Kent which involve people who have gotten into trouble by using drugs and alcohol. Many people are then surprised to learn that it is someone they know, or a friend of a friend. Those are the lucky ones, however, because drugs and alcohol also often lead to tragedy. As frightening as rehabilitation may seem, it is far more frightening to think about death as a result of drug and/or alcohol abuse.
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Thunderbay, as well as all Canada communities can no longer afford to wait out the drug situation. It has hit home, and will continue to do so. The person making headlines today regarding drugs may very well be one of your own tomorrow. Action is vital to preventing and ending drug addiction and all substance abuse and it is often a family member or friend who first takes that action.
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not just prescription drugs that are of concern in the York region. Club drugs, such as Ecstasy are being widely used by young people, and cocaine remains popular with older citizens. Marijuana is still the number one drug of choice for Canadians, along with alcohol. The fact is, drug use in and around Richmond Hill Ontario is, nor should be, a secret.
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