Opioid overdoses can have catastrophic results, including brain injury. Brain injuries present new challenges and changes that can be difficult to cope with, particularly if the survivor is also trying to cope with substance use. It takes a long time to figure out the extent of the changes they have experienced and establish a continuing […]
Brain injury can have a profound impact on how you feel (emotions) and act (behaviour). It helps to understand how your behaviours may have changed and how to manage those changes. Topics in this section include: Aggression Anger Frustration Anxiety Denial Depression Disinhibition Grief Lack of initiation Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Self-image loss Sexually inappropriate […]
It is estimated that approximately one in five Canadians aged 15 years and older experience substance use in their lifetime [1]. Substances include: Alcohol Opioids and other prescription drugs Tobacco Cannabis Methamphetamines Cocaine Heroin Ecstasy Problematic substance use is when any substances are used in a manner, frequency, situation, or amount that is harmful to […]
It is estimated that approximately one in five Canadians aged 15 years and older experience substance use in their lifetime [1]. Substances include: Alcohol Opioids and other prescription drugs Tobacco Cannabis Methamphetamines Cocaine Heroin Ecstasy Problematic substance use is when any substances are used in a manner, frequency, situation, or amount that is harmful to […]
You feel like you have tried everything. You doctor says you are doing all the right things, but you are still experiencing debilitating symptoms with no relief in sight. This can be frustrating and make you feel a sense of hopelessness. While there is no magic spell that will make you feel better, there are […]
A person with a first-time concussion typically recovers fully within a few days to weeks after the injury. No two concussions are the same. This means that recovery is different for everyone. The Living Concussion Guidelines was developed to improve patient care by creating a framework that can be implemented by healthcare professionals to effectively […]
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