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Quitting cannabis (weed) smoking can be difficult. In Canada, more people use cannabis than any other recreational drug (1). While less harmful than cigarettes and more addictive drugs like cocaine and opioids, weed does not agree with everyone. Smoking weed can develop into an addiction that can negatively impact your home, work, and social life.  […]

Alcohol, as a drug, is similar to nicotine and caffeine. These are drugs which are widely available, easy to access, and perfectly legal for recreational consumption. This is not to say, however, that alcohol, or other legal drugs, do not have negative effects or consequences. All drugs affect the body and brain differently. And if […]

On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Canadians come together and raise awareness about mental health issues. At GreeneStone Centre for Recovery, we recognize that breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction is essential in order for people to open up and ask for help. Addiction is a complex disease that can happen to anyone, and […]

The holiday season is a difficult time of year for those experiencing substance use disorder and addiction. The family gatherings, celebrations (often with alcohol) and social obligations that come with the season can actually lead to anxiety and stress. Many Canadians will also feel that the dark winter months are isolating, and may find themselves […]

On the third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30th, 2023 – we confront the ongoing impact of intergenerational trauma on Indigenous Peoples directly resulting from colonialism and the Canadian residential schools system.  It’s estimated that Indigenous people are six times more likely to be hospitalized or die from drug-related causes. Generations […]