Therapy Pets Assist Those in Recovery Treatment
Research studies and news articles have been documenting the therapeutic effects domestic animals have on human recovery for years. When someone who suffers from an acute or chronic illness is […]
Lithium, the Wonder Drug?
Nirvana made “lithium” a commonplace term in the early ‘90s with the release of their hit song under the same moniker. Since then, several other references to lithium in song […]
Seven Ways to Help Relieve Stress
Stress is an issue that many of us struggle with every day in our highly stressful society. Bills, jobs, family responsibilities, and feelings of not having enough time in the […]
The Unseen Dangers of a Culture that Aggrandizes Getting Trashed
Last Tuesday was Saint Patrick’s Day, and many people celebrated the holiday by wearing green, eating, and drinking. Lots and lots of drinking. Though we associate the holiday with fun […]
Depression: an Affliction Not so Easily Beaten
Depression can feel like you’re fighting an uphill battle with no sign of victory or relief in sight. It makes you feel like you’re waking up every day to the […]
Can Acupuncture be Beneficial in Treating Drug Addiction?
Overcoming drug addiction is an incredibly difficult journey that can require a variety of different approaches and methods in order to be successful. However, an increasing number of studies are […]
Is There Any One Answer to Drug Addiction?
Families, mental health specialists, former users, and social workers have tried to answer the question of what causes addiction for decades. And though we as a country have spent countless […]
How the Brain Becomes Addicted to the Feel-Good Rush of Drugs
The brain is wired to seek out things that make you feel good. It is evolutionary, and it functions to ensure our survival. Eating, sleeping, and having relations gives us […]
Reconciling Relationships after Drug Addiction
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. Often, we don’t think about what Valentine’s Day can be like for someone in drug addiction recovery. It can be difficult for those in […]
Vancouver Mental Health and Nutrition
Can the foods we eat really make a difference in the way we feel? Time and time again, we read and hear about articles that claim that certain foods can […]
