Part of our program includes Art Therapy. Art therapy is extremely useful for those who are suffering from addiction issues. It serves as a way to express and communicate emotions through art. The relief of stress and anxiety is the outcome. These are some of the amazing pieces of art created by residents at the…
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Is there a Connection Between Cannabis Consumption and Mental Health? With an increase in cannabis use among those who are 15 years old and older, there has been a closer look at the relationship between mental health disorders and regular or heavy cannabis use. Regular cannabis use is at least twice as common in those…
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Individuals who decide to enter treatment for substance abuse issues do so with a great amount of concern and anxiety. For many, it may seem that their entire way of life as they know it is coming to an end, a concept that would frighten anyone. However, after a period during which they are away…
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Marijuana is now legal for adults in Canada and is all over the news today. While this can have a positive impact on those who can use it legally for medical purposes, youths today may be curious about whether marijuana is safe for them to use and if it’s something they should try. However, the…
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A growing concern in Canada today, impaired driving causes a large percentage of vehicle crashes every day. Understanding what impaired driving is as well as how it can be prevented is key to reducing the number of traffic accidents and fatalities that occur throughout Canada. Those who have driven while impaired and who are addicted…
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Self will is described as stubborn or willful adherence to one's own desires or ideas. So it isn’t too difficult to imagine how self will can be problematic when we think about substance use dependency and addiction. The self will isn’t particularly interested in others, does not like hard work and does not value the…
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