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50% of people who abuse drugs also suffer from mental health problems


Nov 20, 2013

National Addictions Awareness Week 50% of people who abuse drugs also suffer from mental health problems Montréal, November 20, 2013 – During National Addictions Awareness Week, which runs from November 18 to 24, Portage is seeking to raise awareness about the co-occurrence of mental health problems and substance abuse, a problem that has grown on… Read more »


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50% des toxicomanes ont un problème de santé mentale


Nov 20, 2013

Semaine de la toxicomanie 50% des toxicomanes ont un problème de santé mentale Montréal, le 20 novembre 2013 – En cette semaine de prévention de la toxicomanie, Portage souhaite mettre en lumière la coexistence des problèmes de santé mentale et de toxicomanie, une problématique qui a augmenté de 38 % entre 1990 et 2010 dans… Read more »


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Ontario youth recognised for success overcoming addiction


Nov 19, 2013

Elora, Ontario, November 19, 2013 – Thirty-five youth from across Ontario returned to Portage Elora on Sunday to kick off National Addictions Awareness Week (November 18 to 24) and to celebrate their success since completing a substance abuse rehabilitation program at Portage.  The event brought alumni, parents, and loved ones together with current residents and… Read more »


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Portage célèbre 40 ans de réussites


Sep 23, 2013

Montréal, le 23 septembre 2013 – Dans le cadre des festivités entourant son 40e anniversaire, Portage est fier de mettre en lumière cette année la réussite des 150 personnes ayant complété un programme de réadaptation en toxicomanie dans un de ses centres de la grande région de Montréal. En effet, Portage célèbre quarante années à… Read more »


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Portage celebrates 40 years


Feb 11, 2013

Helping thousands of people overcome substance abuse Montréal, February 11, 2013 – A fortieth anniversary is a momentous occasion for any organisation, but forty years of helping people overcome substance abuse to once again become productive members of society is a real cause for celebration. This week, Portage is proud to be celebrating this contribution… Read more »


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L’utilisation abusive de médicaments d’ordonnance inquiète Portage


Nov 19, 2012

Semaine de prévention de la toxicomanie L’utilisation abusive de médicaments d’ordonnance inquiète Portage Montréal, le 19 novembre 2012 – Portage profite de la semaine de prévention de la toxicomanie qui se déroule du 19 au 25 novembre afin de mettre en lumière le problème de l’utilisation abusive de médicaments d’ordonnance dans notre société. Une tendance… Read more »


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Prescription drug abuse: A serious concern for Portage


Nov 19, 2012

National Addictions Awareness Week Prescription drug abuse: A serious concern for Portage   Montréal, November 19, 2012 – During National Addictions Awareness Week, which is taking place from November 19 to 25, 2012, Portage is highlighting the growing societal problem of prescription drug abuse. Prescription drug abuse on the rise According to a study done… Read more »