Addictions In The Workplace

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News & Information

	Drug tests planned for building trades Workers on unionized construction sites in B.C. will be subject to mandatory drug testing under an agreement negotiated by construction companies and unions. »Read more
	The logical next step against drunk drivers In the first case in Canada of vehicles taken permanently from their owners over this offence, the Ontario government confiscated three vehicles... »Read more
	How to recognize relapse One of the major challenges in recovery from any addiction is the reality that relapse may occur, particularly in the early months of abstinence when relapse rates are high. At this time, »Read more

Addictions - Name Them & Claim Them

Legalizing drugs would only make matters worse
There was no awareness of the devious ways in which drug traffickers would circumvent the legislation and no thought given to the huge increase in addiction/dependency that would automatically follow such an ill-advised move, »Read more

People, Places & Things

	Young, addicted and on hold! Thousands of youths wait for 86 addiction rehab beds funded by the province – none in Toronto – and it can take up to four months to get in for treatment [Heartbreaking, you bet!] »Read more
	Are You In Love Or Are You Drunk? The PEA Cocktail! Remember when he called ten times a day? Remember when every time the phone rang how excited you would be? Remember when she fixed a four course meal for you every »Read more

Counsellor’s Corner

	Cybersex and Sexual Addiction Although the Internet provides and endless amount of valuable information, it has also become a dangerous pitfall for the estimated 2 million sexually addicted Internet users, both in and out of recovery. »Read more
	Two models of transcending adversity: Mindfulness and Assertiveness As you become more skilled with the habit of assertiveness, qualities of insight and compassion emerge, letting you connect more genuinely with yourself and humanity. »Read more
	The Serenity Prayer: How it Can Help Your Recovery from Addiction Although you may have heard this prayer a number of times, and perhaps recited it yourself many times, have you actually explored its meaning in a deeper way to see what it really means to you? »Read more

Highlights & Special Mentions

	2008 Nanaimo Edgewood Conference EDGEWOOD is pleased to announce that it will be hosting an upcoming conference on addiction. "New Perspectives" is scheduled September 11-13, 2008 at the brand new Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo, BC. »Read more
	Family Aftercare Program in West Vancouver The disease of addiction is a family disease. The Orchard Recovery Center offers an ongoing family aftercare program for the families and friends of those dealing with addiction. »Read more
	The Orchard Presents...Recovery Spiritual Retreat In this interactive workshop/retreat, participants will learn how to connect with themselves, others, nature, and their 'higher power'. We will explore a variety... »Read more