2026-08-06
Why is quitting smoking difficult for many people? Quitting smoking is one of the most challenging behavioural changes a person can undertake. Nicotine dependence operates on […]
2026-06-08
Recovery doesn’t end the moment you stop using a substance or engaging in a destructive behaviour. In many ways, that’s when the real work of rebuilding […]
2026-05-17
Why “Just Try Harder” Doesn’t Work — And What Actually Helps Addiction is not simply a matter of weak willpower. Repeated substance use changes brain chemistry, […]
2026-03-07
Insulin is a hormone made by pancreas beta cells. It helps to feed the cells of our body. It signals the cells to uptake glucose and […]
2026-02-01
Addiction is not just about liking a substance or behaviour. It is a chronic, relapsing brain condition in which the motivation to seek a reward becomes […]
2025-11-23
Have you decided to commit to sobriety and leave alcohol behind? You are not alone – there is a rising interest in sobriety thanks to a […]
2025-08-20
Is your family member experiencing addiction? It is a disease that can be damaging in so many ways and is connected with mental health challenges. At […]
2025-07-09
Addiction can be truly devastating for families. 21.6% of Canadians meet the criteria for substance abuse, and there are so many other types of addiction. It […]
2025-06-17
Vaping is on the rise. In so many people’s lives, this alternative to smoking is now incredibly popular. But there are various controversial opinions about just […]
