Opioids are killing Canadians in the thousands
Abstinence-based treatment is ineffective. We need to invest heavily in harm reduction strategies
Abstinence-based treatment is ineffective. We need to invest heavily in harm reduction strategies
Cannabis legalization missteps leave little faith for solving opioid crisis
The delays, mistakes and outright incompetence related to cannabis legalization suggest we won't be able to manage opioid use
The delays, mistakes and outright incompetence related to cannabis legalization suggest we won’t be able to manage opioid use
The wisdom (or lack of) in prescribing opiates after tooth removal
A mother and a dentist team call for an end to routine opioid use for teens after wisdom tooth removal
A mother and a dentist team call for an end to routine opioid use for teens after wisdom tooth removal
Not all cannabis candies are created equal
Health Canada offers a framework for the sale of edible cannabis products before the October 2019 launch. Will we be ready?
Health Canada offers a framework for the sale of edible cannabis products before the October 2019 launch. Will we be ready?
Hearing the stories of survivors of abuse with compassion
If we can be ‘enlightened witnesses’ and listen without judgment, we can help the healing process
If we can be ‘enlightened witnesses’ and listen without judgment, we can help the healing process
Heal our own pain and the pain of others, and heal the world
Our efforts to stop crime and violence through aggression and punishment have never worked. Compassion works
Our efforts to stop crime and violence through aggression and punishment have never worked. Compassion works
Truth and Reconciliation proposals on child welfare destined to fail
Government is called upon for yet more legislation and more money when the real problem is poor parenting
Government is called upon for yet more legislation and more money when the real problem is poor parenting
What’s to keep universities from turning into stoner schools?
How marijuana use is reflected in attendance, participation, dropout and failure rates could make a persuasive story
How marijuana use is reflected in attendance, participation, dropout and failure rates could make a persuasive story
Blame the parents for suffering of children on the margins
Developmentally delayed children come into a failing welfare system due to irresponsible parents placing substance abuse ahead of their children
Developmentally delayed children come into a failing welfare system due to irresponsible parents placing substance abuse ahead of their children
More isn’t always better when it comes to prescription medications
By thinking twice before prescribing and talking with patients about the risks of medications, clinicians are tackling overuse
By thinking twice before prescribing and talking with patients about the risks of medications, clinicians are tackling overuse