There is hope!
http://www.womansday.com/…/support-group-for-drug-addict-…/…
http://articles.mercola.com/…/processed-foods-health-effect…
What is addiction? Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66cYcSak6nE
What is addiction? Part1
It's important for people to understand the Good Samaritan law and how it can help save lives.
http://www.cbc.ca/…/good-samaritan-act-drug-overdose-fentan…
Interesting story on the side effects of marijuana use
http://www.kktv.com/…/Mysterious-illness-tied-to-marijuana-…
"What starts out as a meditation practice with modest aims can easily, and very naturally, go deeper." Great article on modern mindful mediation and the history of meditation
https://www.wired.com/…/the-science-and-philosophy-of-mindf…
"According to data Metro obtained from Toronto Public Health, there were 326 drug-related emergency-room visits the week of July 24-30"
http://www.metronews.ca/…/drug-related-hospital-visits-surg…
Experts are now suggesting that even patient's taking high dose opioids as per their doctor's orders should also have a naloxone kit on hand
http://www.ctvnews.ca/…/drug-expert-urges-patients-on-high-…
"In a letter addressed to the mayor and the local board of health, provincial Minister of Health and Long Term Care says the funding will be for staff positions to support opioid response initiatives"
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/opioids-1.4193444
Let’s recognize the people who work so hard to make our community the vibrant and welcoming place we call home, now accepting nominations for the Burlington 150 awards!
http://www.eleanormcmahon.onmpp.ca/News/13994?rc=l&l=EN
Our next session of Mindfulness Meditation will be starting August 8th! Call now to register your spot!
"You may be taking lethal risks you aren't even aware of. Do you know what you're buying? You may think so but"
https://www.nytimes.com/…/opioid-dark-web-drug-overdose.htm…
“Former Heroin Addict and Homeless Teenager, now a CEO, walks across Canada to educate and inspire community engagement and education.”
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/…/push-for-change-canada_n_159…
When you buy street drugs you NEVER really know what you're getting and sometimes it can be fatal.
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/…/03/grey-death_n_16936556.html
Please be sure to see the link below about our opioid crisis and how Wellbeings' Dr. Suneel Upadhye speaks out. He also makes a huge and positive difference in the lives of patients who come to see him!
http://www.cbc.ca/…/health/doctors-opioid-epidemic-1.4108487
"A lot of methadone clinics are a bit rough around the edges and not the happiest of places … but Wellbeings is very clean, and a very positive environment to have to go to every week."
A great article about babies born on methadone and a great review of Wellbeings !
http://www.thespec.com/…/7311933-opioids-and-babies-addict…/
The Canadian Medical Association Journal released new guidelines for prescribing opiates
http://www.cbc.ca/…/opioid-health-cmaj-guidelines-epidemic-…
This clinic has changed my life and helps so many people with dependency and pain problems get the help that they need to live a full and healthy life The clinic is currently in the running for a grant that our government has been working on to support the study of pain, dependecy and mental health issues. Th he founder Peggy is no stranger to clinic patients and will have an intellectual conversation with you. I believe this pain model and clinic is the only appropriate cabdatie for the Federal funding with a partnership with CAMH on pain and the Brain. The clinic is non-judgemental friendly and inviting the staff know you by name and everyone is treated by and with respect if you know anybody that is in need or is suffering from chronic pain or dependency this clinic is for you! They also have resource teams and a meditation and mindfulness programs that help teach tools that can help people succeed and help them stay on track Dr. kelkar is an insperation and a plays a real role in patient care. I would not be who I am today if it wasn't for the help of the dedicated doctors and staff and I wanted to provide this review to anyone out there who is looking and is in need of services that they require that you should not need to anywere else Wellbeings is one of a kind. Thank you Dr.Kelkar, Dawn, Sherry Peggy and Lindsay for all you do each day to change peoples lives