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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 […]

If your loved one is going through recovery, as a parent, partner, sibling or even a close friend, you know it can take a heavy toll with unique challenges and stresses. You may find you’re ignoring your own needs in an effort to support them. But you can’t help them if you’re burnt out. Through […]

On September 30th, Canada marks its second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, serving as an important reminder that Indigenous Canadians continue to grapple with the longterm effects of intergenerational trauma and inequity. We all have a role to play in unravelling the ongoing injustices caused by the residential school system and our country’s […]

Substance use disorder is a complex disease often caused by a combination of factors. While nature vs. nurture remains an ongoing debate in addiction research, experts are beginning to believe that the situation is far more complicated. For instance, research suggests that external factors might have the same impact on addiction development as genetic predisposition. […]

Everyone has experienced anxiety to some degree. Whether it’s a teenager worried about an upcoming exam or an adult stressed about reaching an important work deadline, feelings of anxiety and stress are part of our daily life. However, there’s a difference between feeling stressed about particular events and struggling with an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders […]