Jun 10th, 2013
Life begins at the end of your comfort zone—so true. I love this saying, and wish I could take credit for thinking it up. In my humble opinion, whoever came up with it is a genius—and when I saw it...
Apr 23rd, 2013
As anyone who cares about an addict knows, these relationships can be very difficult. The basic challenge for loved ones of addicts of any kind is to continue to care without losing themselves in the...
Dec 16th, 2012
I am outraged. We elect our political officials to work for us, don’t we? And yet we basically let them do whatever they want, in so many ways. Why does this madness continue? I want to talk today...
Dec 15th, 2012
Has anyone else noticed how early the Christmas chaos began this year? Here in Vancouver, a number of people became so disgruntled by the early onset of Christmas music in some of the stores—in the...
Nov 17th, 2012
In truth, the Christmas season is the most difficult time of the year for people who love someone struggling with addiction.
Oct 27th, 2012
Public stoning of rape victims next policy Republicans have up sleeves?
Oct 25th, 2012
A few weeks ago, to the delight of all the recovering addicts in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson declared that September 30th would be “Recovery Day.” The last weekend of...
Sep 12th, 2012
I became addicted to drugs in 1973, when I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. When I first consulted doctors with my symptoms, they didn’t know what to do with me. My disease was in its early stages...
Aug 22nd, 2012
I was recently interviewed on NEWS 1130 radio here in Vancouver about the very touching story that has surfaced regarding former BC NDP leader Carole James and her son’s addiction.
Jun 18th, 2012
Lately, we have been seeing articles and videos in the news about the astounding increase of babies who are born addicted to prescription drugs. In each of them, there seems to be this underlying...
