by Valiant | Oct 31, 2018 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
One of the things about rehab and post-rehab life is getting back to the normal swing of life. This includes doing things like paying bills, getting a job, going grocery shopping and more. However, just because you’ve been to rehab does not mean finding a job again...
by Valiant | Oct 28, 2018 | marijuana use
There are various debates taking place recently about how marijuana does and does not affect us – from impairment while driving, leading us to try other drugs, and several other potential aspects of marijuana use. One commonly known side effect of smoking marijuana is...
by Valiant | Oct 26, 2018 | Alcohol abuse
Depending on your religion and your location, the holidays come at various times of the year for you. However, nearly every culture has holidays of some sort throughout the year. And with holidays, typically comes alcohol, too. For most people, this is an exciting...
by Valiant | Oct 24, 2018 | Alcohol abuse
Whether it is a close friend, a family member, or even a significant other – talking to someone about their obvious struggle with alcohol is difficult. You might not know how to approach it, what to say, or how to respond based on their reaction. But if you are...
by Valiant | Oct 18, 2018 | Drug abuse
A drug overdose is an unfortunate, but a growingly popular occurrence. In fact, in 2017, a record number of Canadians died from opioid overdoses, according to CBC. Compared to 2016, fatal overdoses were up more than 45 percent in 2017. What is an overdose? By...
by Valiant | Oct 16, 2018 | Alcohol abuse
Have you ever taken a second to stop and think about how expensive an addiction really is? If you have a food addiction and you go eat out every single night, or go splurge on a large triple chocolate milkshake every night, you would be surprised to find out just how...
by Valiant | Oct 14, 2018 | Addiction treatment, teen drug use
While you can’t experience it for yourself unless you decide to go that route, you can sometimes find someone who has overcome their addiction and is willing to give you a first-hand glimpse into what exactly the life of an addict is like. Recently on CBC News,...
by Valiant | Oct 11, 2018 | marijuana use
Studies and surveys are constantly being done on drug and alcohol use. The third quarter national cannabis survey was just released, so let’s take a look at the results. What is this survey? The National Cannabis Survey mainly seeks to better understand the...
