All OPINIONS R MY OWN Substance use and mental health continuous learner and counsellor for +25 yrs Masters Degree addictions counselling and prevention ๐จ๐ฆ
@MaryBethO_ Iโm always sceptical when someone says THIS is the way for anything. Complex conditions like SUD require multiple solutions over time to produce good outcomes.
@guyfelicella This study has not been replicated. Replication is one standard for empirical research.
True, recovery is not likely in chaos and isolation and the relationship between social support and SUD is bidirectional. One can connect and still have a use disorder.
@ctvsaskatoon I get it there is desperation on the part of govโt & without a continuum of care to include
Robust aftercare all is for not. Safe housing, rapid access to detox, aftercare and outpatient tx are all needed not just residential.
@guyfelicella People use substances 4 many reasons & stress is one of them - so is to relax, get high, experimentation, because they have a use diosrder. People who live in wealthy postal codes and with $ also develop use disorders and anxiety & depression from using cannabis.
@mike_kyn@NewsroomGC@fscarfe Ya opened at 7 am here for Olympic menโs hockey game. Morning drinking, drown the sorrows of a loss and then some drive home ๐ฌ๐ณ
With Johnny Gaudreau's jersey in hand and his children by their side, Team USAโs gold medal celebration became a powerful moment of love and remembrance.
Johnny and his brother Matthew lost their lives when they were struck by an alleged drunk driver in New Jersey. Their absence is a heartbreaking reminder of what's taken when someone chooses to drive impaired.
Impaired driving is 100% preventable.
Letโs honor the Gaudreau's. Letโs protect more families.
Letโs end impaired driving.
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