Tag Archives: substance abuse
What to Keep in Mind on Overdose Awareness Day
Posted on: Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 under blogOverdose Awareness Day was on August 31, 2020, and is an important topic we all should be made aware of. On average, since 2016, 3850 people have died from overdoses in Canada per year. Understanding individuals who struggle with substance use disorder, addiction, and drug use are not something we commonly think about, especially now […]
Calgary Stampede and Addictions
Posted on: Sunday, July 7th, 2019 under blogIt’s Stampede season, and while we all deserve to let loose and embrace Calgarian culture, these two weeks can habituate a loss of reality for party go-ers and Stampede revellers, and even hide symptoms of gambling and drinking addictions. It is already a norm for people to take a day off, up to the […]
Relapse Prevention – Lessons from Amy Winehouse and other Celebrities
Posted on: Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 under blogWhat a weekend this has been, shootings in Norway (I was really disappointed at the 90 minute police delay!); debt talk stalemate in the US that could create another economic collapse and singer Amy Winehouse found dead at 27 possibly due to drug use! I could barely get away from the blogs for a cup […]