The recent legalization of cannabis in Canada has been met with both appraisal and criticism. Enthusiasts call it revolutionary for medicine and the judicial system, whereas skeptics warn of the possible dangers associated with its use. Recently, Israel decriminalized marijuana nationwide. This once again probed the ongoing debate of whether […]

Today, cannabis is ubiquitous; with its recent legalization in Canada and most Western States, many individuals and enterprises have capitalized on the substance beyond its psychoactive properties. As a consequence, Cannabidiol (CBD), a main constituent of cannabis has emerged in almost every product – from skin care to shampoo to […]

Dr. Gabor Maté, a renowned addictions expert and best-selling author firmly believes that there is no such thing as an addictive personality. Nor, does he does think of addiction as a disease. Instead, Maté believes that addiction is deep-rooted, and stems from an individual’s need to solve a problem— typically […]

A client’s biggest fear after going through an addiction treatment plan is to relapse. With all the chaos of being introduced back into their everyday lives, many former addicts are tempted to drink or use drugs simply because of being exposed to their old haunts and routines. It is one […]

For centuries people all across the globe have used lavender for many a purpose. Some used it in cooking, others for treating minor ailments and nowadays if you google “lavender” you’ll no doubt be presented with dozens of articles claiming lavender has nearly unlimited uses in modern medicine. From treating […]

What if I told you that your own skill cells may help you break the cycle of cocaine addiction? Soon, people struggling with cocaine addiction may be recruited to test a new treatment that uses their own skin cells to combat their addiction. Indeed, through genetic engineering, scientists may be […]

Last week, history was made in Canada. We became the first wealthy nation in the world to legalize recreational cannabis use. Many citizens praised the government for their bold move in the right direction; citing evidence that legalization of marijuana will help to eliminate the black market and provide recreational […]