How Addiction Destroys Relationships
Addiction has the potential to destroy relationships, and it often does. Entire families and friendships…
The Importance Of Mental Health And Addiction Strategies In The Police
Police watch over public safety as the great overseers and law enforcement units of...
Systemic Racism & Addiction: How Are They Connected?
“I had always felt an underlying tone of dismissal when accessing the healthcare system....
How Teachers Can Help Kids Who Do Not Have Parental Support
Addiction Among Youth and Their Families – An Ongoing Concern Raising awareness about addiction...
Legalized Weed: Are Impaired Driving Laws Keeping Up?
In Canada, marijuana has officially been legalized for adult recreational use for just over...
Addiction In The Elderly Population
Substance abuse and drug and alcohol addiction were, for a long time, considered “younger...
The Forgotten Victims of War: How Veterans with Addiction Fall Through the Cracks
It’s no secret that war and military service take a significant toll on veterans...
First Response: Keeping An Overdose Victim Alive Until Help Arrives
With substance use and addiction at epidemic levels and the opioid crisis a hot...
The Curse Of The Child Star: How Being Too Famous Too Soon Can Lead To Addiction
Drew Barrymore in E.T. The Extraterrestrial Demi Lovato. Mary-Kate Olsen. Lindsay Lohan. Robert Downey...
When Helpers Need Help: Addiction In The Health Care Professions
Addiction does not discriminate among race, gender, ethnic background, disability, man, woman, or occupation....
Common Misconceptions About Addicts And Addiction
Addiction affects so many people in so many different ways. You yourself might be...
The Dangers Of Cold Turkey And Why Medical Detox Is Better
“Just give it up cold turkey.” That is heard a lot from people when...
The Short-Term and Long-Term Challenges of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders
The Effects of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure As soon as a woman discovers that she...
Fixing Relationships: An Essential Part Of Addiction Recovery
The first seven steps in any 12-step support group and program are all about...
Mental Health in the Workplace: do corporations take it seriously?
Mental health issues have a huge impact on our society. The implications can affect...
How Popular Entertainment Glorifies Substance Abuse
An Exploration of Substance Use and Addiction in Mainstream Media The average North American...
