Vaping: what patients should know
Many people believe vaping is harmless, but it can affect your health. Vaping devices heat liquids that usually contain nicotine. Nicotine is highly addictive and can affect the brain, heart, and lungs. Over time, nicotine addiction can make it difficult to stop using these products. The aerosol produced by vaping devices is not just water […]
Local Resources at 211 Service
We all need help sometimes, but trying to find the information and resources we need can be challenging! 211.ca makes the search for help easier. It’s a free and confidential service that connects people to local community and social services, including mental health supports, parenting and caregiver support, financial relief, government or legal services, food […]
Mental Health and Addictions Support
As a healthcare professional, I know many people are facing mental health challenges. For some, the last few years have been especially tough. If you or someone you care about is struggling with mental health or substance use problems, you don’t have to face it alone. Help is available. An excellent resource that can help […]
Safer Use and Potential Harms of Cannabis
Good information on potential harms and safer use of cannabis (marijuana) is important. While anyone can experience harmful effects from misuse of cannabis, youth under 25 are particularly at risk. This is a resource I trust: https://www.eohu.ca/en/cannabis/home. You can share this with anyone you know who might be interested. If you have concerns about the […]
New Alcohol Drinking Guidelines
The Canadian guidelines for safe drinking have recently changed based on new research. There is now evidence that even moderate drinking increases our risk of developing cancer, including breast, colon and liver cancer, as well as heart disease and stroke. For this reason, it’s now recommended that Canadians consider limiting their alcohol to 2 drinks […]