3 Advantages Of A Rehab Loan And How You Can Make Full Use Of It.
3 Advantages Of A Rehab Loan And How You Can Make Full Use Of It. Cost is an obstacle in the way of getting much needed treatment for thousands of Canadians every year. For those struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, registering for a drug or alcohol rehab program may seem like a […]
Provincial Court for Drug Addiction is Getting a Second Chance to Help Addicts Turn From Criminals to Rehabilitated Members of Society
To some, it’s a rare occurrence when the federal government of Canada does something right that should be applauded and recognized as a good idea. It isn’t a new idea, but the feds have decided to re-open and fund provincial level courts that deal with non-violent crimes committed by drug addicts. It certainly makes a […]
The Scariest Time of Year
There are a variety of things to do on Halloween that may impact a recovery addict’s chances of success. However, just because you fought an addiction doesn’t mean that you can’t have fun. Whether you plan to attend a Halloween party or join in on trick-or-treating fun, here are some ways you can still have […]
The Greatest Stories Serve a Purpose. The Greatest Stories Are Sincere.
“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts.” Great line isn’t it? It’s from “As You Like It” by none other than William Shakespeare. Admittedly I don’t know too much about theatre, but […]
Compassion, Routine, Exercise and Vitamin D
At Sobriety Home we believe in sustainability as well as providing our clients with fresh, local produce to nourish them during recovery. An important practice we share with our guests is to encourage them to take up gardening during their stay with us so they may participate in healthy exercise that benefits them in a […]
Rest, Recharge and Rage! It’s Spring Break
There’s no doubt college students, many yet to have “come out of their shells” have a fair amount of stress that needs to be alleviated, but there’s no doubt in the minds of experts and parents alike that binge drinking on a beach for a week straight isn’t the safest, or healthiest, way of shaking off a heavy workload.
Will Trump Cure Addiction? Part I
Is it possible that on his days off from the golf course and time away from locker rooms that the new American president will be able to establish a legacy of having fought brilliantly against the most threatening epidemic to Americans since AIDS? In fact, the comparison between AIDS and opioid addiction isn’t fair. AIDS […]
High-Dose Opioid Deaths A Bigger Concern for Men
The dangers of opioid medications like oxycodone, hydromorphone and morphine are becoming more and more well known thanks to countless studies, but it would seem that men are at a higher risk than women for death as a result of chronic use of these types of medications for non-cancer related conditions as well as short-term […]
Beer King and Burger Beer Coming To The U.K.
A Burger King restaurant in the U.K. can now server beer with a meal, which has local government officials and police worried about the possible ramifications, and rightly so. However, before we get too caught up in the possibilities of future implications, lets look at what might happen in the immediate “aftermath” of alcohol being […]