If you’ve never had to live through an addiction in real life, there’s a good chance you’ve picked up some ideas about what the experience is like from shows on TV. Well, just like some of those kitschy products on late-night infomercials, what you see isn’t always...
The American Journal of Medicine reports that approximately one in ten people who need help with a substance use disorder will seek out and obtain support. As hospitalizations due to opioid poisonings increase across Canada, Nova Scotia presents unique challenges. For...
We’ve all seen the party lifestyle glamorized in popular media. While it may make for good TV or juicy tabloid fodder, a substance-driven lifestyle isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. We all know that chronic substance use can wreak havoc on your life, but did you know...
Being an entrepreneur is tough. As a business owner, you’re likely to deal with long hours, high stress, and responsibilities that never seem to end. Even on a slow day, it’s still a 24-hour-a-day job. Not surprisingly, many entrepreneurs end up dealing with addiction...
Recovery is a lifelong commitment. Mustering up the strength to make that commitment isn’t easy, and that can be especially true for women. It’s not uncommon for many women to experience a sense of guilt when they start prioritizing their own needs over the needs of...
When we look at the lives of celebrities, we often see a life of privilege. Through magazines and the media, we see a romanticized version of what their lives are really like. But those in the spotlight aren’t immune to the harsh realities of addiction. Quite the...
