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Building a Recovery Friendly Workplace: Employer Responsibilities and Opportunities

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There’s a common misconception that supporting recovery-friendly workplaces means endorsing substance use. Not only is this categorically false, but it’s a harmful mistaken belief that eventually becomes a barrier— preventing employees from accessing the support they need to overcome their addiction(s).  Supporting employees in recovery isn’t about condoning addictive behaviors. It’s about recognizing that addiction …

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The Connection Between COVID-19 and Addiction

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May 21, 2020|Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Use Why It May Be Harder to Cope With Substance Abuse During Coronavirus Isolation (And Where to Find Support) For an individual struggling with addiction, COVID-19 is a particularly challenging experience. The virus has resulted in a shift with regards to how some addiction programs and supports are delivered, …

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Canada’s Opioid Crisis: A National Wake-Up Call

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Canada’s opioid crisis is a symptom of a much larger, unaddressed issue— our approach to treating chronic pain in our country. It is a prevalent misconception that opioid addiction primarily affects illegal drug users. Perhaps Canadians feel more comfortable dismissing opioid addiction as a “them” problem (“them” being illicit drug users), or perhaps many of …

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