OHRC report strongly links mental illness to poverty, unemployment Those who suffer from mental illness or addiction are much more likely to be poor, unemployed
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Victoria woman shares journey from streets to sobriety
Victoria woman shares journey from streets to sobriety Shirley Jones used to live on the streets in downtown VIctoria. Now, the 53-year-old has overcome her
My Promise to Myself and My Children
This is a story shared by #MOFAS by a birth mother. Sharing of experiences is so important to prevention efforts as it really highlights the
Analysis: Fetal alcohol syndrome a complex problem
Fetal alcohol syndrome a complex problem: Shame-and-blame approach won’t work By: Ab Chudley and Sally Longstaffe Posted: 12/22/2015 3:00 AM : http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/analysis/fetal-alcohol-syndrome-a-complex-problem-363220661.html Brian Giesbrecht has raised interesting
Party season can be challenging for those struggling with addiction
Party season can be challenging for those struggling with addiction Lots of parties, lots of alcohol, lots of stress for some around Christmas CBC News
Pediatrics / Children’s Health Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Anxiety / Stress Depression Family focus for children of substance abusing parents
Family focus for children of substance abusing parents Interventions for children of substance abusing parents (COSAPs) that are family-focused can be effective in repairing the