Did you know that about one in five Canadians will experience addiction at some point in their lives? Whether directly or indirectly, addiction touches all of us. Given these numbers, the “alcohol, drugs and addiction talk” is an important one to have. The problem is,...
As wine mom memes have exploded across social media, high-risk drinking among women is on the rise. If you’re on social media at all, there’s a good chance you’ve seen dozens of women and wine memes. They’re pretty much everywhere. “It’s Wine O’clock”, “Time to Wine...
Write a script of what you’re going to say to keep this emotionally charged discussion focused It is difficult to talk about getting treatment with someone you care about who is struggling with addiction. To ensure that the exchange stays on topic, you should write a...
Several key signs indicate your loved one needs professional help Deciding when to discuss addiction treatment with someone you care for who is struggling with substance use can be stressful. Below is a list of things to watch out for as you ponder your decision....
The discussion is worthwhile whether the person you care about chooses to enter treatment or not Unfortunately, not all conversations about a person’s need to accept treatment for a substance use disorder result in them entering a program. Regardless, these...
So, you know someone with drug addiction or alcoholism, and you want to help them, but you have no idea where to start? We understand that approaching such conversations constructively can be very difficult. This article explains how to help someone with drug...
