Seeking to forget makes exile all the longer; the secret of redemption lies in remembrance. Richard von Weizsaecker If we want to change we have to pay attention to where we came from. The only way we can take control of our lives or start to get better is to take a look at what we have been...
One of the main concerns about substance use is the frequency. It seems that in the past few years teens are drinking more frequently than they used to. Instead of just weekends it is becoming much more often. Any day that there is a mid week holiday becomes another day to party. This...
Thanks to the Government of Saskatchewan there will be additional support for FASD Education and Prevention. Education and Prevention Programs have been showing to save between 10 and 15 tax dollars for every dollar spent. Here is the announcement. GOVERNMENT FUNDS FASD AWARENESS AND PREVENTION Agencies...
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It is always interesting to listen carefully to the debate about whether or not marijuana is a health or safety risk. Most people who like to use that drug are convinced it doesn't cause any problems. There are more studies coming out indicating that marijuana does cause health problems and certainly...
If you are struggling a bit with getting better take a look at this, it can help you understand whats going on and what to do about it. What Happens when we quit using Drugs and Alcohol Post Acute Withdrawal is the adjustment your brain has in life without chemicals. It is the time period when your...
Season 3 of Drug Class is another opportunity to gain insight into substance abuse and addiction. It gives you the opportunity to really figure out if your life is Better or Worse?
We have talked about this in class. One of the things that causes problems is not getting enough sleep because of talking or texting. We all need uninterrupted sleep. Check out this article from the Vancouver Sun Kids who surf the Internet or text message when they should be tucking...
Many people feel they drink because they are depressed, often this is true, however, the drinking always makes the depression worse, a bit like banging your head when you have a headache. Here is an interesting article from TVNZ New Zeland Christchurch researchers say they have found a genetic link...
I was talking to a young woman the other day, she's been sober about 4months. She said she was feeling a bit of stress and didn't know how to handle some of the stuff that was coming up in her life. I explained that all the years she had been using and drinking was like missing class in school, and...
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