Written by: Nicole Sartore-Babuin, BSW, CDP, Family Programs– EHN Seattle Last week I had the pleasure of volunteering at my daughter’s third grade class to help with an art project. At the end of the lesson some of the kids started talking about politics – Donald Trump in particular. All of the sudden the entire … Read more
Some of you may be familiar with what withdrawal might look like if you’ve seen the movie, The Basketball Diaries starring Leonardo DiCaprio. In one of the scenes, Leonardo DiCaprio is experiencing withdrawal with no medical intervention and trying to go ‘cold turkey.’ He’s become addicted to Heroin and with the help of his friend … Read more
Written by: Dr. Charles Whelton, MD, FRCP(C ), ABAM During their initial psychiatric evaluation at Edgewood, patients often describe a lifelong history of poor attention, hyperactivity and distractibility. Many patients wonder if they have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and ask if this could be tested for, and treated if it is present, while they are at … Read more
According to a study conducted in 2004, 76.8% of people with alcohol or drug addictions are employed. The impact of addiction in the workplace is costly but more importantly can affect the health and safety of all stakeholders involved. How can we improve the health and safety of Canadian employees? As an employer, what are … Read more
“I drank too much the other night, that won’t happen again!” “I just need one more hit. I’m fine!” You may have often heard people you care about say these phrases and not think twice about them- until recently. Perhaps, there have been changes in their behaviour that have you concerned. Changes in behaviour can … Read more
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