EHN Blogs
What Self-Care Means to Me and Why It’s So Important
July 29, 2020
“Self-care.” On paper the term is self-explanatory and straightforward, meaning to take…
From Addiction to Alumni Leader
July 25, 2020
At first, drinking was fun. Alcohol gave Tony confidence. Sober, Tony was…
Changed Forever: Brain Damage Symptoms From Acquired Brain Injuries
July 22, 2020
We use our brains to make sense of our reality. Nerve endings…
Queer and Present Danger: 5 Reasons Why 2SLGBTQ+ People Have Higher Addiction…
July 9, 2020
It’s a reality faced by many in the LGBTQ+ community: the increased…
Medical Marijuana: Facts, Myths, and Dangers
July 1, 2020
Medical marijuana helps many people across the world. While increasing popularity of…
12 BBQ Season Tips for Staying in Recovery
June 29, 2020
Summer can be a difficult time in sobriety, but it can also…
The Need for LGBTQ+ Mental Health Care
June 25, 2020
There are many reasons why LGBTQ+ people face higher rates of addiction…
Addiction and Family: Family Roles in Addiction and How Everyone Gets Hurt
June 18, 2020
Drug and alcohol addiction are conditions that affect not only the substance…
Gay Men’s Minority Stress and How You Can Help
June 17, 2020
“Minority stress” is experienced by members of marginalized minority groups. It results…
7 Sources of Daily Inspiration in Recovery
March 25, 2020
Opinion by EHN Guest Writer Written by Chris Howe, public speaker, recovered…
EHN Canada’s Specialized Program Provides LGBTQ+ Individuals a Safe Environment to Overcome…
March 6, 2020
Staff Interview by EHN Guest Writer Written by Lorelie Rozzano, an internationally…
Is Declining Life Expectancy in Canada Due to Mental Health, Addiction, and…
February 20, 2020
According to a 2018 study published in The Canadian Medical Association Journal,…
Beyond Resolutions: Recovery Conversations in January
January 7, 2020
Opinion by EHN Guest Writer Paul Dilworth is a Toronto-based social worker…
Recovering Through the Holidays: Ken H.
December 19, 2019
Alumni Interview by EHN Staff In this blog post series, EHN alumni…
Recovering Through the Holidays: Jeff
December 16, 2019
Alumni Interview by EHN Staff In this blog post series, EHN alumni…
