Today, we know that addiction or chemical dependence is a disease of the brain. It is more accurately known as substance use disorder. Much progress over the past decade has led to increased acceptance for the fact that substance use disorder is an illness affecting the brain like asthma is an illness affecting the lungs. […]
If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
FOCUS MENTAL WELLNESS DOES NOT OFFER CRISIS COUNSELLING OR EMERGENCY SERVICES.
Focus Mental Wellness connects Canadians struggling with mental health issues and substance abuse with online therapists quickly and at a fraction of the cost of in-person therapy.
