Recovery

Mother, Leader, Healer
July 24, 2023
By Jeff Vircoe Edgewood’s Executive Director Carrie McVeigh sees a much higher purpose in her…


Living the life she wants to live
June 30, 2023
By Jeff Vircoe Find out how Edgewood alum Amber K. has used…


Pride and Recovery Hand in Hand
June 15, 2023
A senior member of Edgewood’s clinical team is using his own harrowing story…


Recovery Without Leaving Work or Family?
June 12, 2023
Many people who know that they need help for substance use disorder…


Recovery Takes Resilience
April 18, 2023
By Jeff Vircoe; Resiliency is close to the heart of what is…


The Icing On The Cake
March 29, 2023
At EHN Canada’s Edgewood facility in Nanaimo, B.C., alumni show that sometimes…


Both Doctor and Patient
February 17, 2023
By Jeff Vircoe; Photo Credit Melissa Fabrizio Dr. Ian King, a new…


How to Party in Recovery
December 8, 2022
From the holidays to New Years, party season is in full swing…


5 Ways to Show Your Support for Recovery Month
September 6, 2022
By Jeff Vircoe 1. Educate yourself. Look deep. With millions of Canadians…


How Discovering My “Addiction Blindspot” Led Me to Healing
January 4, 2022
It is not uncommon for an individual with a substance use disorder…


How to Set and Prioritize Your Recovery Goals
December 7, 2021
The process of choosing an alcohol or drug rehab centre for yourself…


Do Social Media Influencers Help or Hinder Addiction Recovery?
December 4, 2021
If you spend any time on social media, you know that influencers…


Demonstrating Maritime Hospitality to guests in recovery
December 4, 2021
Summer in the Maritimes is a social and joyful time to laugh…


Reclaim Happy Hour — 5 Ways to Make the Switch to Sober…
December 3, 2021
Remember happy hour? Before the pandemic, thousands of Calgarians would log off…


Incredible Recovery Stories from Female Celebrities
December 3, 2021
When we look at the lives of celebrities, we often see a…