Posted on 2023-11-15 7:54 AM By ConnexOntario
The most courageous thing you can do for yourself is committing to getting the right help you need. Beginning to see yourself as worthy of support is life- changing. When someone has decided to make the decision to get help, the next step is discovering the right type of support. That can be done through understanding the different types of therapy modules that are out there. Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is the most commonly used therapy. It is the practice of speaking with a mental health professional to communicate and work through identified issues that cause emotional distress. In this article, we will dive into the different types of talk therapy available.
Posted on 2022-04-06 1:00 AM By ConnexOntario
A gambling addiction can be difficult to recognize, not just in yourself, but with loved ones especially. Signs don’t usually become obvious until financial ruin sets in. This is because gambling is crafty and subtle. It gives the illusion of easy money. The industry though is strong and lucrative, because (as you know) it’s designed to ensure the house wins.
Problem gambling will usually lead to a variety of severe personal and professional problems such as depression, bankruptcy, domestic abuse, fraud, theft, and homelessness. These issues can also be damaging to the addicts' loved ones. Gambling addictions have become such a common occurrence that the Canada Safety Council treats problem gambling as a community safety matter and crime prevention issue.
For these reasons and more, we need to learn the signs your loved one has a gambling addiction.
THE ONTARIO GAMBLING SCENE
Ontario has more gamblers than any other province, However, provincial laws and regulations ...
Posted on 2022-02-09 1:00 AM By ConnexOntario
Earlier this month a $32 million investment into Ontario’s opioid crisis was announced. Camille Quenneville, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division announced “that 2020 was the worst year on record for opioid-related deaths. More than 2,400 died last year, a 60% increase from 2019”.
With this investment CMHA is encouraging the government to further support people and communities struggling with substance use issues. This article will explore Ontario’s Opioid Crisis and what is being done about it.
WHAT ARE OPIOIDS
Opioids are a broad collective of medications that relieve pain. These drugs interact with opioid receptors in your brain, spine, and other areas throughout the body. In essence, opioids tell your brain not to feel pain. These drugs are only available through prescription from your doctor and require management to ensure you are not taking too much, too often. Opioids include (but are not limited to:
Codeine
Fentanyl (Abstral, ...