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March 30, 2022

THE TRUTH ABOUT DRUGS

Drugs are essentially poisons. The amount taken determines the effect. A small amount acts as a stimulant (speeds you up). A greater amount acts as a sedative (slows you down). An even larger amount poisons and can kill. This is true of any drug. Only the amount needed to achieve the effect differs. But many

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June 2, 2021

Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome

Alcohol withdrawal is an unpleasant set of symptoms that heavy drinkers experience when they stop drinking. Many people drink too much every once in a while, and many also drink too much a lot of the time. While it is a great idea to quit drinking, you should also think through whether you might experience

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March 17, 2021

Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy

Topic Overview During pregnancy, everything you eat, drink, or take into your body affects you and your growing baby (fetus). Pregnant women often need to make changes to have a healthy pregnancy, such as eating better or exercising. But one of the most important things you can do when you are pregnant is to avoid

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February 26, 2021

The Effect of Drugs and Alcohol on Workplace Safety

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Drug and alcohol use in the workplace can have adverse effects on productivity and safety. Not only can it impair performance of the employee under the influence, but it can also impact the safety of the individual and those working nearby. It’s also costly to businesses. The impact of drug use varies based on the

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December 30, 2020

UNDERSTANDING ALCOHOL ADDICTION

Alcohol addiction is a disease of the brain, the behaviour and most importantly the spirit. It’s a malady that not only impacts the life of the alcoholic, but also to those they care about. It is progressive and doesn’t take off weekends or holidays. It is damaging and life threatening. It is also treatable. Each

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October 26, 2020

Is Alcohol a Depressant?

Alcohol is a legal, recreational drug that people often drink to feel better or to cope with their feelings. The effects of alcohol on the body range from stimulant to sedative, and long-term use could potentially alter a person’s brain chemistry. The classification of drugs is determined by their chemical targets within the brain, but alcohol causes different effects as

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September 14, 2020

What happens during an alcohol or drug detox?

When someone is addicted to alcohol or drugs, they will often need to go through a detoxification (detox) process, as an important first step in their recovery from addiction. Detox is based on the principle that someone who is physically unwell will struggle to tackle any underlying mental health problems. Therefore, the purpose of detox is to tackle the physical side of

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August 21, 2020

Why Can’t My Loved One Just Stop Abusing Drugs & Alcohol?

For friends and family members of someone in active addiction, the situation can feel like an exercise in insanity. The addicted person’s behaviour can seem more than perplexing, and downright illogical. The solution may be clear to loved ones – he or she needs to just stop using. But for the one struggling with active

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August 14, 2020

Alcohol addiction

Alcohol addiction is a mental disorder characterized by compulsive alcohol consumption, a loss of control over how much you drink, and difficulty coping when you’re not drinking. Otherwise known as alcohol use disorder, alcohol addiction often begins with social drinking that becomes heavier due to an increased tolerance and eventually results in alcohol dependence. People

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June 19, 2020

Impact of AOD on the workplace

Alcohol and other drugs (including prescribed, or over the counter medicine) can affect employee health and a person’s ability to work safely. It also impacts workplaces in several ways, including affecting relationships, safety, productivity and business reputation. • Alcohol and other drugs cost Australian workplaces an estimated $6 billion per year in lost productivity.1 •

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