First Nations communities in Canada have long grappled with the impact of substance use disorder (SUD), which have been exacerbated by ongoing barriers to accessing necessary support services. Intergenerational trauma and the legacy of residential schools looms large in understanding the challenges faced by Indigenous individuals seeking help for substance abuse. Shedding light on the … Continued
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It affects both children and adults, often impairing various aspects of daily function. Undiagnosed ADHD can lead people to seek coping mechanisms to manage their symptoms, which sometimes involves self-medication through substance use. Undiagnosed ADHD is a significant concern … Continued
The opioid crisis has been a growing public health concern for many years, with countless lives lost to drug overdose. In recent years, however, there has been a growing call for prescribed alternatives by healthcare experts. This approach seeks to provide those who use drugs with a safe and regulated source of drugs, rather than … Continued
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is known worldwide for its effective approach in helping individuals recover from alcohol addiction. Founded in 1935 by Bill Wilson, AA has helped millions of people around the world overcome alcohol dependence. Peer support groups, like AA, offer a supportive and safe environment where members can share experiences, find guidance, and receive emotional … Continued
Psychedelic-assisted therapy for health concerns that are unresponsive to conventional treatment shows promise. There is compelling evidence that psychedelics are a breakthrough therapy for depression and can also be effective at treating addiction, chronic pain and mental health conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Addiction and Trauma Trauma is widely recognized as a key factor … Continued
Safer Supply is a term used by the Federal Government to describe the continuum of care emerging in response to the overdose crisis. Sunshine Labs has a role to play in ending this crisis by offering controlled substances that can be dispensed by health care workers to those people in dire need. Safer Supply In … Continued
The crisis of overdose deaths in British Columbia is a multifaceted and complex issue. British Columbia has taken a pioneering role in addressing this crisis by establishing the first supervised injection sites in North America, implementing widespread access to opiate replacement therapy, making novel treatment options available through physicians, and decriminalizing the possession of small … Continued
A second B.C. company has said Health Canada has given it the green light to possess, produce, sell and distribute cocaine, among other substances, to “bring a safer supply of drugs to the global market.” Sunshine Earth Labs, a biosciences company in Victoria, said Health Canada has granted them three amendments in the past seven … Continued