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6 Toxic Habits in a Relationship People Think Are Normal
1. The Relationship Scorecard What’s the habit: If the person you’re dating continues to bring up errors you’ve made in the past, they’re keeping score. When both people are doing this it’s called the 'relationship…
5 Little Known Facts About Alcohol's Effect on The Body
Most people know that abusing alcohol can sometimes lead to liver disease and/or liver failure. Even more are aware that alcoholism is often viewed as a disease, rather than just a bad habit. Many, however,…
Heroic Decision By Wheat Kings Saves Life In Mental Health Crisis
It was a routine Tuesday for Calder Anderson and his three teammates, Jake Chiasson, Nolan Ritchie, and Ben Thornton A workout and practice at the rink, followed by a volunteer event at the Samertine house,…
Not Alone: The Tyler Smith Story
Tyler Smith is 24 years old and originally from Leduc, Alberta. Growing up, Tyler played any sport he could and loved going to school as he thrived being in group settings. Being a bubbly person,…
Keeping the Game Fun: A Sports Psychologist Weighs on Mental Health For Young Athletes
We all remember being young children and participating in our first sport. The excitement of going to practice, scoring your first goal in a game, and making new friends. It was 100% about having fun…
DRUG ABUSE & EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL. REHABILITATION
Fentanyl Facts
Fentanyl is all over the news right now. It seems that there is a new report every day about an overdose, an arrest or a large amount seized in Canadian cities. Fentanyl is a synthetic…
Street Drug Name Guide
There are a lot of drugs available to buy straight off the street and they often have slang names associated with them. The names are usually descriptive of the actual drug or sometimes the effects…
Don't Be Fooled About Fentanyl
Green beans, apples, shady eighties, greenies or fake oxy are all making their rounds on the street, but do you know what’s in them? Don’t be fooled. Fentanyl is often passed off as the…
From Hardship to Hope: Life After Addiction
**Please note: This article makes note of sexual assault and substance abuse. Readers who may be triggered by the discussion of these events, please be aware before continuing to the article** After enduring immense struggle…
Are Social Media Giants Tools in the Hands of Drug Dealers?
Recently, I wrote an article drawing the attention of regulators to the need to beam their searchlight on the explosion in the sales and distribution of Xanax on Tumblr and other social media sites. So, I was…
I Wasn't Always Like This | Supported Through Struggle
I Wasn't Always Like This I wasn’t always like this. Growing up, I remember feeling an innocent sense of happiness. I had no idea what was in store for me, and I didn’t care much. I didn’t worry or…
