When a relationship hits a rough patch, people often turn to Google with questions like:“Should I go for marriage counseling or couples therapy?” Sounds similar, right? But there’s a real difference between the two. Let’s break it down in a simple, r...
“Only 13.4% of people with a substance use disorder received any form of treatment in the past year,” the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) recently reported a devastating statistic that underscores the urgent need for more accessible, human-ce...
The Power of Family-Led Intervention A recent study published in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment revealed something many of us in this field have witnessed for years: family involvement is one of the most powerful predictors of successful re...
A recent study in Transcultural Psychiatry highlighted what we witness every day: “A culturally relevant, theory-based, interactive psychoeducational intervention improved willingness to seek professional help for depression among young adults… and d...
The phone rings at 2 AM. Again. This time, it’s not your daughter it’s the police. Or maybe it’s been three days since you’ve heard from your son, and you’re checking hospital emergency rooms. If you’re reading this, chances are you know exactly what...
Getting help for opioid addiction can feel like standing at the edge of a huge cliff—you know you need to take the leap, but it’s scary and overwhelming. What’s going to happen? How does the process even work? If these thoughts sound familiar, you’re...
Why I Created TRIP: A Plan for People Who’ve Lost the Ability to Choose Care In January 2023, while working on a nursing contract in downtown Edmonton, I saw firsthand how badly the system was failing people lost in psychosis and addiction (now calle...
The 2025 UNODC World Drug Report paints a grim picture: drug use continues to rise globally, with over 292 million people reported to have used drugs in 2023 a 20% increase over the last decade. The report also warns of compounding challenges: “Globa...
The 2025 UNODC World Drug Report paints a stark picture: drug use worldwide continues to rise, fueled by synthetic opioids, conflict-driven instability, and deepening economic and social fractures. According to the report, “Global instability is comp...
Addiction is a complex and deeply personal struggle—but it’s rarely one that affects only the individual. Families often find themselves navigating the emotional, financial, and psychological consequences of their loved one’s substance use. That’s wh...
