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 […]
Consider the Mental Health of Yourself and Others On Super Bowl Sunday
The Super Bowl is one of America’s most anticipated events every year. With the upcoming game this Sunday, it is not a bad idea to throw a party at your […]
Rat Park: the Importance of Good Mental Health
The ways we have been approaching substance abuse and addiction in the past are not working. Since the popularization of the “War on Drugs,” criminalization of addiction has exploded prison […]