[…] Genetics How drugs interact with the brain – creating “feel good” experience Environment Mental health issues Coping with thoughts and feelings Pre-existing brain injury For more information, visit the Canadian Addiction and Mental Health page on addiction An opioid overdose can cause damaging effects such as slowing breathing/heart rate and starving the brain of […]
[…] about social interactions, practicing with a caregiver or family member beforehand is a great way to build your confidence, identify possible areas to make improvements, and re visit your decision-making process. Use verbal and visual cues Caregivers, friends, or family members can help you identify when you need to check in with yourself and […]
[…] these are hurtful and help them understand how to communicate with you in a more positive way. Other ways to educate family and friends Ask them to visit the Family/Caregiver section of this site and ask them to spend some time looking through the information so they can become better educated about the complexity […]
[…] Advocating for more research into the relationship between overdoses and brain injury as well as services is one way to bring further attention to this important issue. Visit the advocacy section of our website to find out how to be an effective advocate as well as templates for letters. Addiction & problematic substance use […]
[…] Advocating for more research into the relationship between overdoses and brain injury as well as services is one way to bring further attention to this important issue. Visit the advocacy section of our website to find out how to be an effective advocate as well as templates for letters. Addiction & problematic substance use […]
[…] see what they have to offer. Nutrition We are what we eat, which means that our diet has a big impact on our brain’s health and well-being. Visit the section on nutrition to see how to optimize your diet for brain health. Sleep No matter what stage you are at in your recovery, you […]