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Corporate Sponsors Addiction Recovery Retreat Kelowna, B.C. Previous InForm Articles April 13, 2008 11 Points for parents to protect their kids We, as parents, are much more powerful than we think. Kids whose parents supervise them closely are only half as likely to develop a drug problem. Know the “who, what, why, where, when” of their activities, >>>Read more April 10, 2008 A Caregiver’s guide to drugs, seniors & safety It is a sad fact of life that the human body is designed to become obsolete! This built-in obsolescence becomes ever more evident as we age, and like an aging automobile we try to extend our ‘roadworthiness’ with repairs, patch-ups and additives. >>>Read more April 07, 2008 Low sex drive in women A woman's sexual desires naturally fluctuate over the years. Highs and lows commonly coincide with the beginning or end of a relationship or with major life changes… >>>Read more April 07, 2008 Mature relationships: What's lust got to do with it? "You don't know what goes first, or if it magnifies other issues. Maybe you put up with other problems if there's more sex. It wouldn't have taken much of an increase in libido for me to have been happy." >>>Read more April 07, 2008 Seven Warning Signs of Bogus Science The integrity of science rests on the willingness of scientists to expose new ideas and findings to the scrutiny of other scientists. Thus, scientists expect their colleagues to reveal new findings to them initially. An attempt to bypass peer review… >>>Read more March 17, 2008 Hours on Net seen as brain disorder An editorial in this month's issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry says Internet addiction -- including "excessive gaming, sexual preoccupations and e-mail/text messaging" -- is a common compulsive-impulsive disorder that should be added to psychiat >>>Read more March 16, 2008 Proprioception training — or how to make sure you don't fall over in sport 101 In most sports, athletes have to act quickly and react to immediate changes within the game. If your body isn’t trained to manage these reactive changes, you may be setting yourself up for injury >>>Read more March 16, 2008 A moveable feast; Why is Easter so much earlier this year? If it seems like Easter is coming early this year, it is. Tied to the lunar cycle, rather than a fixed date, this Christian holiday commemorating the death and resurrection of Jesus moves around during the calendar year >>>Read more March 16, 2008 I'm interested in complementary and alternative health therapies. How do I know if they are right for me? If you're planning a visit to a natural health practitioner because you don't feel well, you should see your doctor first about your symptoms. Getting a diagnosis can help you make informed choices about treatment options. >>>Read more March 16, 2008 Healthy body, healthy eyes: How exercise, fruits & veggies can protect your vision Spring is in the air, and that means it's time to lace up your trainers, tune up the wheelchair, pump up the bike tires and get back into the great outdoors! Not only will regular exercise help you to look great in that new swimsuit, but it could benefit >>>Read more March 16, 2008 Twenty-Five Ways to Spot Quacks and Vitamin Pushers How can food quacks and other vitamin pushers be recognized? Here are 25 signs that should arouse suspicion. >>>Read more March 02, 2008 Social-service help line for B.C. waiting on hold too long We need a phone service, a proven system for helping those in need. It's called 211, a proven system to funnel help to those in need, 24 hours a day in any language. It has been implemented in Toronto and Calgary... >>>Read more February 25, 2008 Fill the Ship Feed the Hungry Have you always wanted to go to Alaska? Here is your chance and, while enjoying a fun filled adventure, you can help feed families throughout British Columbia! >>>Read more February 25, 2008 Dining and binding - a winning combination Eating together frequently helps to not only temper risky behaviors in teens, but provide meaningful opportunities for quality time together. According to a survey done by the National Center on Addiction >>>Read more February 25, 2008 CASA* and TV Land/Nick at Nite Survey/Report Finds: Teens who have infrequent family dinners (two or fewer per week) are twice as likely to smoke daily and get drunk monthly, compared to teens who have frequent family dinners (at least five per week), according to a new report from The National Center on A >>>Read more February 25, 2008 Unsocial work hours 'damage 9 in 10 families' Children are missing out on crucial time reading, playing and eating with their parents, according to a study published today that reveals nine out of 10 families suffer from unsocial working hours. >>>Read more February 25, 2008 Harassment in the workplace “It’s Not Enough just to Know Better” Awareness, communication and early intervention are key to a harassment-free work environment. >>>Read more February 09, 2008 New facility to fill treatment gap for mentally ill: Abbott >>>Read more February 09, 2008 Sunlight Strengthens the Immune System Staying out of the sun could be harmful for your organism. That's because sun tanning is not only good for your physical appearance, but also for your health. (Here's a switch)... >>>Read more February 09, 2008 Which Are the Harmful Effects of Weight Loss Supplements? We, people, love comfort, that's why dieting and exercising to keep a fit body seem too much. Pharmaceutical companies have developed supplements aimed to help people lose a few pounds, but are they safe for human health? >>>Read more February 09, 2008 1 in 3 adolescents tries alcohol before age 13 -third of seventh-graders experiments with drinking alcohol before their 13th birthday, according to a new study published in Pediatrics. And these early drinkers are at greater risk for attempting suicide and engaging in violent behavior than their peers >>>Read more January 15, 2008 Depression Strategies for dealing with a depressed loved one: There can be good news but... >>>Read more January 15, 2008 Drugs blamed for child prostitution Manitoba's government has promised to convene a summit to examine the sexual exploitation of children — but some people in Winnipeg neighbourhoods plagued by prostitution say they already know why children end up hooking. >>>Read more January 15, 2008 Mortgage Meltdown: What´s Behind the Headlines Much has been reported by the mainstream media about the relationship between market volatility, the Canadian Dollar, and the Sub-Prime Mortgage “scandal” in the U.S. These topics have been easy “hot–button” >>>Read more January 15, 2008 Let’s start at the very beginning – the importance of early literacy! Coochie, coochie, coooo! Here's your tum tum. Who loves you? Mama loves you! This type of speech pattern, crooned to babies may make some people cringe. However... >>>Read more January 13, 2008 Show them the way to go home Children and teenagers new to living on the street should be returned to a family setting quickly to prevent them from becoming chronically homeless, according to new research. >>>Read more January 05, 2008 Are we falling for the great green con? Planting a tree to 'offset' your holiday flight. Recycling the old banger for a new car. Eating organic food. Is this REALLY helping save the planet? A rather interesting message from our British friends... >>>Read more January 05, 2008 Business Sustainability from 50,000 Feet Dr.Pezarro speaks to industry leaders on factors that affect not only how they do business, but also how their business influences the environment. >>>Read more January 05, 2008 The High Health Cost of Debt! Long after the festivities are over, the credit card statements arrive and many Canadians find themselves dealing with holiday debt. >>>Read more January 05, 2008 New Year, new approach to work Keeping your 10 resolutions for a healthy workplace... >>>Read more December 15, 2007 Business Plans: The Road Map to Your Success With the new year fast approaching and we develop new plans and resolutions we recommend you seriously consider your business plan, whether it is a new one or upgrading the old one… >>>Read more December 15, 2007 Neil Hamilton Presents Olympia Health Plan It may be time for many of us to celebrate Christmas and New Years, but just around the corner, the tax man will be a calling. Neil reminds us of a health plan that enables entrepreneurs to write off legitimate medical expenses through their business! >>>Read more December 15, 2007 Fighter for Addicts Ready to Quit Next time you think you got it tough at work or catch yourself swearing at the copier or computer you might remember this warrior. >>>Read more December 12, 2007 Developing the mind In time, we begin to realize the endless possibilities life presents to us in our recovery. We also start to recognize our mind’s limitless potential for growth and development >>>Read more December 12, 2007 The Secret: Sending Out Good Vibrations When one is introduced to the secret, and the Law of Attraction, one imagines that you need only to wish for what you want, and it will be so. Nothing could be further >>>Read more December 09, 2007 Alcohol: be holiday smart! With all the social events and toasting to the New Year, some of us can lose track of how much alcohol we've consumed. >>>Read more December 09, 2007 Happy Healthy Holidays! During the holiday season, many of us find it challenging to maintain healthy habits. Here's how to get through the season in good form. It starts by knowing your “enemy”. >>>Read more December 01, 2007 Building Self-Esteem and Resilience in your Child Studies show that kids who are confident and able to manage stress and change are less likely to develop substance use problems as teenagers and adults. Wtih self-esteem and resilience, your child will be better able to make healthy decisions about tobacc >>>Read more November 21, 2007 'Whispering Stroke' Can Cause Lasting Damage A surprisingly high number of people may suffer >>>Read more November 21, 2007 New Beginnings! A New Year! Looking for a new beginning that includes meaningful employment and purpose? There is a very special place that provides employment counselling and training services to individuals in a manner which is effective and with the utmost of integrity. >>>Read more November 20, 2007 Street Beat in Victoria – Winter 2007 Looking to get involved this Christmas? The Mustard Seed is very busy this year and is looking for volunteers for their Spirit of Giving and Gift Wrapping programs. Plus Special Events!! >>>Read more November 15, 2007 KATHERINE WALKER: FIRST PEOPLES Residential schools: Is the price right? >>>Read more November 15, 2007 KATHERINE WALKER: FIRST PEOPLES In Canada, there are two things that you can depend on every year: Winter will arrive, in spite of the concerted efforts of North Americans to perpetuate the effects of global warming. And, the auditor general's report will include a damning review of how >>>Read more November 14, 2007 Hospital chaplains bring comfort to patients through gift of time With nurses nearly run off their feet taking care of patients' physical needs, it's often chaplains or pastors who fill the role of sitting by bedsides and offering words of encouragement. >>>Read more October 29, 2007 Congratulations! Triangle Resources reaches out with great success! The Aboriginal Career Awareness Outreach Program utilizes a mobile service commute to various Aboriginal reserves throughout the Fraser Valley on an ongoing basis complete with staffing, materials, resources, and assessments and follow up services. >>>Read more October 27, 2007 Exercise — it's good for the brain If you're still looking for reasons to get off the couch and get active, this study out of the Medical College of Georgia might get you thinking. >>>Read more October 27, 2007 Prostate cancer Receiving a diagnosis of cancer is upsetting enough, but finding out it's prostate cancer is a double whammy say survivors, therapists and doctors alike. The trouble is that removing prostate cancer usually poses another problem - impotence. >>>Read more October 27, 2007 The many forms of dementia Canada's population — like the populations of most developed nations — is getting a lot older. And the change is happening quickly. >>>Read more October 25, 2007 The road back may be tough but... Addicts are able to recover, but the road back is a tough one. John Derry, having struggled with addiction has turned his life of recovery into a lifelong dream to help others. >>>Read more October 01, 2007 Exercise Dependence - A Disorder or Just a Symptom? Exercise is a healthy behavior that is encouraged by the Center of Disease Control and Prevention. However, some individuals become addicted to this physical activity and engage in excessive exercise >>>Read more October 01, 2007 Why love hurts Popular wisdom holds that love is in the air, that it makes the world go 'round, and that it's something that is better to have had and lost than... well, you know. Love is many things, but apparently it is not for the faint of heart. >>>Read more October 01, 2007 Self Image VS Self Abuse From the time that we are born we receive messages about ourselves. Counterproductive beliefs that often start from child birth can lead to the road of self abuse, so can today’s attitudes towards addictive behaviour. So just what is Self Abuse? >>>Read more September 14, 2007 Life-Saving Design - Adversity does become the Mother of Invention Fleeing the communist Vietnamese regime in the 1980s, Pham, her older brother, and her father—a political dissident—were plucked from the China sea by West German humanitarians after spending 36 hours crammed with 100 others in a fishing barge. >>>Read more September 14, 2007 Reject red light districts A presentation by Suzanne Jay, a member of Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter, offers a whole new look at a bad idea and she makes a whole lot of sense to me! >>>Read more September 03, 2007 EDGEWOOD TREATMENT CENTRE They say it is a House of Miracles. People suffering from addictions and their families get well at EDGEWOOD. Sometimes, against all odds. But don't take our word for it... >>>Read more September 01, 2007 A National Post columnist visits Victoria and finds human misery on downtown streets There is something wrong in this city. Blessed with natural good looks and a charming, historic downtown core, B.C.'s political and tourist capital is losing appeal, nonetheless. It's no secret why; local officials don't try to deny it. Junkies, panhandle >>>Read more September 01, 2007 Insite expands with Onsite detox centre for addicts Drug addicts who shoot up at Vancouver's safe-injection site will soon have a place to start getting clean as the facility expands to include detox beds and short-term housing. >>>Read more September 01, 2007 What do you get when you mix heart, soul & inspiration? The art of A.J. Brown is notable for its childlike naiveté and is seen as not contrived but bold, courageous and honest, arising as it does from her disabilities and her great need as a creative person to communicate, to dream and to imagine a new and be >>>Read more September 01, 2007 The Canadian military is on the hunt for new recruits! PLease tell me this isn't true. It is... >>>Read more September 01, 2007 Top of the World Ranch Treatment Center A stunning retreat for men and women! >>>Read more September 01, 2007 One Family’s Back – to – School Story Heading back to school is tough. It can be hard for everyone — young people and their families — and it’s even harder for British Columbia families already facing adversity… >>>Read more August 15, 2007 Neglected kids in care are... We've now reached a point where we not only provide less help to people who need it, but also create the conditions that lead to more people needing help! >>>Read more August 01, 2007 The Disability Foundation exists to help people with significant disabilities achieve full citizenship in the community. After a skiing accident left him a quadriplegic in 1979, Sam Sullivan decided to reach out to other disabled people to help them take more responsibility for their lives >>>Read more July 02, 2007 B.C. Mobility Opportunities Society The British Columbia Mobility Opportunities Society is an independent, charitable society dedicated to enriching the lives of people with significant disabilities through challenging wilderness recreation activities. >>>Read more June 15, 2007 Triage and The Vivian We all have our favorites, may they be a color, place, person or cause. Triage and The Vivian is one of mine. I remember once hearing in an interview with an official at Triage that they are not necessarily a “faith based” organization. >>>Read more May 18, 2007 Love Your Enemies And Everyone Else! “love your enemies, and do them good, and lend, never despairing; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.” >>>Read more May 15, 2007 11 POINTS FOR PARENTS TO PROTECT THEIR KIDS! Drug abuse can be prevented and addiction is a treatable illness. >>>Read more May 15, 2007 Angels' Our bags and briefcases are packed and we are ready to meet and talk. The Angels Response Team is ready to visit your workplace all we need is an invitation from you! We are not here to judge but to help. Your next call could change or save someone’s >>>Read more May 01, 2007 Is Your Spouse Stressed at Work? Watching your spouse struggle with prolonged stress at work can be like a long roller coaster ride. Each day brings a new dip or turn produced by the irritability and frustration your partner brings home from work. >>>Read more April 16, 2007 Spirituality and Sex? What 4 Christian sex therapists wish you knew.... >>>Read more April 02, 2007 Is Your partner too controlling? Find out if you’re in a codependent relationship and how to foster a healthy, equalitarian partnership. >>>Read more February 23, 2007 Forgive and Forget The famous public speaker Charles Spurgeon once said: >>>Read more February 23, 2007 Triumph Vocational Services These people do an amazing job whether you are looking for new employment or expanding your vision on hiring! How do we know? >>>Read more January 15, 2007 The Interview with God. The Interview with God – “So you would like to interview me?” God asked. >>>Read more January 15, 2007 Looking Into the Cultural Mirror Why do we fear and loathe addiction so much? Does it speak to our innermost fears as individuals and a society? >>>Read more December 22, 2006 My life on the street You know your teen is in trouble. He's been hanging out with a new set of friends. He's moody. He's irritable. He's lost interest in routine activities. He no longer cares about his appearance. You've read about this kind of thing in the newspapers, and y >>>Read more November 07, 2006 The Wisdom of Solomon “Where there is no guidance the people fall, but in abundance of counsellors there is victory." >>>Read more April 15, 2006 The Angels Community Angels, providing “hot” links directly to our active community. >>>Read more April 15, 2006 Speaking of... We are proud to introduce our own “Angel of Mercy” Caroline MacGillivray founder of Beauty Night, as an Angels’ future feature writer. >>>Read more April 15, 2006 Addictions! They affect us all! Do you suspect or have even discovered that you, a friend or family member is hooked on drugs or alcohol? What about in the workplace? To whom do you turn to? Where do you start? >>>Read more Detox with a difference! Agora’s Neuroreceptor Repair and Regeneration (NRR) Protocol to re-pattern neuroreceptors in the brain; eliminate craving for addictive substances, soothing erratic behavior, and improving short-term memory and cognitive abilities. >>>Read more Housing homeless top priority, 'civil' city official says Vancouver's new Civil City commissioner supports the idea of importing to the chaotic downtown a style of aggressive policing similar to New York's, but stressed that housing the city's fast-growing homeless population is his top priority. >>>Read more Is Everyone Codependent? Codependency is not an idea that we are all connected. A person is codependent when there is an imbalance in how they deal with other people as opposed to themselves. >>>Read more Parents Helping To Stop Bullying and School Violence Picture A World Where Kids Get Along With And Respect Each Other ... >>>Read more The Interview With God The Interview with God >>>Read more Immigration 101 Do you have family that you want to bring to Canada? Most immigration questions and confusion often come from family class sponsorships. In this article, we address the most common questions >>>Read more Keep your Fork Author: Unknown "I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand." The pastor stood looking at the young woman, not knowing quite what to say >>>Read more Family Intervention How do you help a family member, friend or colleague who has a drug and or alcohol abuse problem but refuses to admit it or get help? >>>Read more What part of No don’t you understand? It sent me back to my teenage years, when we would imbibe Baby Duck in my parents’ basement and >>>Read more Why do we stick to our bad habits? The respondents in the second survey freely acknowledged that they knew about the hazards of risky behaviour like choosing to drive while impaired… >>>Read more The Church as Supporter “Marja,” my friend Helen said, as she fixed her eyes firmly on mine, “no matter what you do or what you say, I’ll always love you.” Her words touched me deeply. How I needed to hear that! >>>Read more A lot do a little. A little do a lot. New data released today sheds a light on how key segments of the population support one another and their communities. >>>Read more Eyes Wide Open By Linda Edgecombe Author, Humorist and Award Winning Speaker "It doesn't get much better than this!!" >>>Read more Talking to Children and Youth When it’s time to discuss a family member’s mental illness or alcohol/drug problem, there is “good news”. >>>Read more Finding Useful Health Information Online It’s critical to pay careful attention to see where your information is coming from… >>>Read more Our promise to you! You’ve got questions about a particular disease or…Need quick and understandable answers you can trust? Great articles, by professionals. medbroadcast.com keeps their promises! >>>Read more Battle For The Soul Of Canada This book will send the message of God’s will for us in His Canada, His world. >>>Read more We are as sick as our secrets There's an oft-heard saying in the recovery community: “We're as sick as our secrets.” Every community might check this out, there are answers >>>Read more A “Crash” Course on Virus Types Ever wonder what the difference really is and why some take the time and trouble to produce them? >>>Read more …Goes Before A Fall What goes before a fall? It just may be time to check that ego! >>>Read more Men and Mental Health When ego, macho and pride get in the way!. >>>Read more Aslan on the Move in 2006 Who is Aslan anyways, and why are so many children of all ages so fascinated with him? >>>Read more Greeks bearing Gifts Or, in this case, E-Mail fraud. Haven’t you been at least a little bit curious about that E-mail offering you an opportunity to make big money and all you have to do is…? >>>Read more Too much to handle? All you need is a jar and some golf balls. >>>Read more Father's Day is soon here! What it means and how it started. >>>Read more Immigration 101 con't Have you been refused admission into Canada? What about a fear of losing your present status for one reason or another? Inadmissibility can be overcome. >>>Read more The Real Value of Giving "The act of giving begins with an individual decision". Empathy and compassion inform the impulse… >>>Read more 10 Reasons for Not Legalizing Prostitution Just when you thought legalizing it may be the answer to the problems in the world of prostitution, you might want to check this out… >>>Read more Kids, Kids, Kids, don’t you just love them! Well we do too and we are here to help! >>>Read more A short but critical time In the life of a walkathon volunteer >>>Read more Angels launches their “one-stop for help and info." Wow, Thanks British Columbia! The first response to our announcement was nothing short of sensational! >>>Read more That’s Entertainment! There is a very special theatre in Vancouver where intimacy comes first.. >>>Read more Sometimes a great idea can be so simple! Have you ever had one of those “moments of clarity” that when the “light” goes on and the answer appears so simple we can scarcely believe it? >>>Read more Turning Adversity into Blessing It is easy to sit back and judge people who have fallen into the whirlwind of addiction and the sex trade. By Caroline MacGillivray >>>Read more Immigration 101 Do you or someone you know want to settle in Canada? Would you seek permanent or temporary status? Well here is a good place to start… >>>Read more disABILITY. The Good News disABILITIES, a ton of real talent so often overlooked. Check out the good news >>>Read more Brenda Hawkes, her story: Where did we go wrong…? The only life Brenda had known was one of abandonment and abuse. >>>Read more Featured Charities

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