Alcoholism is a problem that many people deal with. It is often misunderstood, which could lead to additional issues on top of the addiction. Some people consider alcoholism a self-control problem rather than a true mental illness. Is Alcoholism Really a Mental...
Your child is going through alcohol treatment, and you, as a parent of a drug addict, remain hopeful that she will defeat this issue, but there are a few things lurking in your heart. These might include stress, guilt, and even fear. You should remember that these...
Naloxone is a medication that has been developed to reverse some of the effects of fentanyl and save lives. Since 2012, British Columbia has offered Take Home Naloxone (THN) kits to users of fentanyl and their friends and family to use in the event of an overdose. No...
Life is not easy, but living is still worthwhile. You just have to be able to see the good. It is no secret that anxiety and depression can be debilitating; in fact, research shows that Canadians suffering from these issues are having a hard time functioning as...
Addiction is a family disease and has an impact on loved ones just as much as it does for the addict. Family members often get trapped into their own cycle of co-dependency and enabling behaviour, which not only supports the addict to continue to use but takes a hard...
Expressive Arts Therapy encompasses all the arts. Music, movement, writing, painting, and clay are some. During a therapy session, these modalities often work together by building upon each other. Art experience is not necessary. The most important thing is to work...
