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Drug Rehab Programs and Addiction Services for Vancouver BC Canada

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If you are living in Vancouver BC, Canada and or the surrounding area’s and would like to learn more about our Drug Rehab Programs, Alcohol Treatment Programs, Drug Rehab Intervention Services, Addiction Counselling and or Private Counselling please feel free to contact us directly...

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Basic Facts on Cocaine & Crack Cocaine

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Helpful Information on crack cocaine, cocaine street names and how these drug are taken! We also take a in-depth look at signs and symptoms of cocaine abuse and the Dangers of abuse. ...

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Basic Facts on Marijuana

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What is Marijuana? Marijuana has been around for centuries. Its source, the cannabis plant, was first cultivated for its psychoactive properties more than 2,000 years ago. Although cannabis contains at least 400 different chemicals, its main mind-altering ingredient is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). Marijuana is by far the world’s most commonly used...

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Basic Facts of GHB and Rohypnol

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What are GHB and Rohypnol? Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate (GHB) and Rohypnol are central nervous system depressants. Because they are often colorless, tasteless, and odorless, they can be added to beverages, ingested unknowingly and used to aid drug-assisted assault (“date rape”). It is illegal to manufacture or distribute these substances for...

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Basic Facts on Prescription Drugs!

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What Are Prescription Drugs? In the U.S. there are more than 2,800 drugs that have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of illness and disease. Taken under a doctor’s care, these medications help millions of people each year. However, there is a growing trend...

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Basic Facts of OxyContin

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What is OxyContin? OxyContin is the brand name for a prescription pain medication containing the ingredient Oxycodone. It exists in tablet, capsule and liquid form. OxyContin is one drug in a class of narcotic opioids prescribed by doctors to treat severe pain. Other drugs that fall within this class include...

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Basic Facts on OTC’s and DXM’s!

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What Are OTCs? OTC stands for over-the-counter. In the U.S. there are more than 780 drugs that have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for sale over-the-counter without a prescription. These drugs often contain the same or similar ingredients as prescribed drugs. Used as directed, these medications...

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Basic Facts on Methamphetamine!

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What is Methamphetamine? Methamphetamine or “Meth” is an addictive stimulant of the central nervous system. Related to amphetamine, methamphetamine is manufactured in illegal laboratories using a combination of common over-the-counter ingredients and a variety of corrosive, poisonous, and carcinogenic chemicals such as acetone, battery acid, bleach, lead and red phosphorous....

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