Addiction is an illness where willpower is compromised, which some people do not understand. Drug and alcohol treatment is more than just a process of weaning off an addiction; it is an uphill climb to freedom. There are many tools that can be used to help with...
How Students are Abusing Adderall in Their Studies A student’s life can be stressful. Sure, those who have passed this stage might think a college student does not have much to worry about, but that is simply not the case. There are grades, midterms, finals, and...
On March 22, 2017, the second Women Do Recover Award of Eduction was given to exceptional alumni; Kyla P. Kyla will start at Douglas College in the Fall of 2017. She has expressed the desire to help others and is torn between the Child and Youth Care Worker Program...
My life before recovery had always been chaotic and unmanageable. My whole life I felt like I was chasing something but I never knew what that something was until I took my first drink. At age 13 was when I first experienced what is was like to be intoxicated. My...
Understanding the Fentanyl Crisis & the Signs of Addiction The fentanyl crisis struck British Columbia and the surrounding areas without warning. Keep in mind that these regions suffered a surge in fentanyl overdoses. There were 42 cases in 2012, but this reached...
What to say/ how to Support Someone in Recovery You are happy that your loved one is in a women’s drug rehab centre in Vancouver, but there is no denying that you are feeling a bit conflicted. You may be wondering if the program will be successful, or you might be...
