It’s easy to feel alone when you’re facing an addiction, especially when those who’ve faced similar challenges may not be comfortable openly sharing their stories. But trust us when we say you’re not alone. Women from all walks of life have faced addictions and...
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,...
If you’ve explored addiction programs, you’ll notice many have one thing in common: they use role modelling as part of the lifelong journey toward recovery. If you dive into the “why”, you’ll uncover a wide range of studies that support this approach. But aside from...
Non-alcoholic beverages don’t have to be boring. In fact, there are locally produced drinks that are more interesting, more complex, better tasting, better for you, and have a better back-story than any of the carbonated cereals or fermented grape juices at the liquor...
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...
Having a healthier relationship with alcohol starts with recognizing the challenging role it plays in our cultural identity For generations, Maritimers have had a complex relationship with alcohol. Our ancestors smuggled it, made it, and sold it. And of course, they...
