by Dr. Randall Mintz | Aug 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
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... by Dr. Randall Mintz | Jul 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
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... by Dr. Randall Mintz | Jun 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
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... by Dr. Randall Mintz | Jun 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
One person died every two hours of an opioid-related overdose in Canada last year, and the death toll rose for the third year in a row, driven largely by fentanyl. A report released by the Public Health Agency of Canada on Thursday shows that in 2018, 4,460 people... by Dr. Randall Mintz | Jun 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
You may be wondering what defines an addict or a substance use disorder. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), which is the official text on which diagnoses are based, contains the criteria for substance use disorders and other mental health... by Dr. Randall Mintz | Jun 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
TORONTO — Ontario’s mental health care system is disconnected, making it difficult for patients and families to get the care and services they need. This leaves many vulnerable Ontarians to navigate a confusing system on their own and access timely mental health...
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