Fentanyl and Carfentanil dangers in street supply
The proliferation of high-potency opioids on the streets poses a grave and escalating threat to public health and safety. As the opioid crisis continues to devastate communities worldwide, the emergence of potent synthetic opioids like fentanyl and carfentanil has...
New Addiction Treatment Clinic in Niagara Falls, Ontario ~ Hopewood RAAM Clinic
In a significant step towards addressing the pressing issue of addiction in the Niagara Falls community, Hopewood is proud to announce the opening of a new addiction treatment clinic. This facility, strategically located in the heart of Niagara Falls, Ontario, aims to...
Hopewood Methadone RAAM Addiction Treatment Clinic in Hamilton, Ontario: A Beacon of Hope at 700 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8M 1K7 ~ Hopewood RAAM Clinic
In the heart of Hamilton, Ontario, a city known for its vibrant culture and tight-knit community, the Hopewood Methadone Clinic at 700 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8M 1K7, stands as a testament to compassionate and comprehensive addiction treatment. With a commitment to...
The Benefits of Methadone Maintenance Therapy During Pregnancy ~ Hopewood RAAM Clinic
Pregnancy is a time of hope and expectation, but for expectant mothers grappling with opioid addiction, it can be fraught with anxiety and uncertainty. Opioid use during pregnancy not only poses significant health risks for the mother but also endangers the well-being...
The Lethal Surge: Understanding the Recent Increase in Fentanyl Overdoses ~ Hopewood RAAM Clinic
In recent years, a grim and alarming trend has been sweeping across communities worldwide: the dramatic increase in fentanyl overdoses. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, has become synonymous with a rising tide of deaths and destruction. In this article, we will delve...
New Hopewood RAAM clinic at Jane St and Weston Road
Hopewood is pleased to announce the opening of their new location at Jane St and Weston Rd at 1292 Weston Rd in Toronto. Methadone and Suboxone continue to be the mainstays of addiction treatment. Look us up under our 'Clinic Locations' tab above or on the Homepage to...
Methadone saves lives!
This article from Health Canada gives a very good summary of overdose deaths in the past 5 years. There was a total of 30,843 apparent opioid toxicity deaths between January 2016 and March 2022Approximately 85% of these were due to Fenatnyl.Contact Hopewood today to...
Timing of methadone treatment for pregnant women does not increase health risks: study
A new study has found that women who began methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) during later stages of pregnancy did not have increased risks of many perinatal adverse health outcomes compared to pregnant women who initiated the treatment for opioid use disorder...
Drug Addiction Affecting Canadians’ Life Expectancy
Life expectancy rates in Canada have stopped increasing for the first time in four decades, says a Statistics Canada report that blames opioid-related overdoses for deaths in British Columbia, followed by Alberta. Canadians concerned about young adults dying from...
Study casts doubt on cannabis as a substitute for opioid addiction
New research tracking fatal overdoses from prescription opioids in American states with medical cannabis laws has contradicted hopes that marijuana might be an effective substitute for the deadly painkillers. The analysis published Monday in Proceedings of the...
