The Problem of Recovery
Some people struggle with the term 'recovery' because it implies that a person gets sick, receives treatment and then gets well. But...
Mental Health Professionals Have Lived Experience
As a colleague of mine recently said, there are few of us who have not been affected by mental health, alcohol or other drug problems....
Learning From Our Pets and Resting From Drugs
Our pets can be very helpful in reducing our stress. And they can teach us about self care as they model this for us every day. For...
Drugs and Money...A Tug of War
We know that drugs cost money and it's not small change I'm talking about. I'm talking hundreds and thousands of dollars for drugs when...
Tash Sultana: Recovery from Drugs is Possible
Some people think that recovery is not possible when someone has an alcohol or other drug problem. I don't believe this. In fact I'm...
Listening, Learning and Talking About Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs
At the beginning, family members affected by mental health, alcohol and other drug problems might talk about what's happening in their...
Beating Stigma, Shame and Guilt by Hearing and Sharing Stories
Family members affected by mental health, alcohol and other drug problems are usually reluctant to talk about their experiences because...
I Really Can't Take Any More, Although...
Have you ever felt as if you've reached your absolute limit? And I'm not even talking about mental health, alcohol and other drugs. Even...
Self-Care is Not Selfish: Courage and Hope For the Future
New Year resolutions are filled with plans for change and hope for the future. And 2018 is no exception. Like others I made a new year...
The Limits of Open, Honest Communication
At the end of 2017, I am reflecting on the importance of open, honest communication. And when mental health, alcohol or other drug...
