There’s a third party involved in the relationship who helps resolve issues,” explains Chapman. “And they do it in a manner that it gets resolved and doesn’t get people upset. They (the agencies) take care of all of that. The people (renters) are vetted. And...
Justine spent all her money on a daily crack addiction. She rarely ate or slept. After relapsing following multiple stays in a treatment centre, she became homeless and lived on the streets. Cold and hungry, Justine showed up at the doors of Samaritan House at...
This year, we are the grateful recipient of the proceeds from Edgewood's 8th Annual Run For Recovery. Help raise awareness about addiction while also raising funds for Island Crisis Care Society. You can run, walk, or simply come out and enjoy an awesome evening at...
In 2012, I became an intravenous substance user. Previously, I swallowed and snorted substances to maintain my dependence. Using needles, in my mind, was a level beyond the other methods of administration—not only because of the increased chance of overdose and disease, but because of...
Insightful, articulate and gentle. Not the attributes one usually associates with a warrior. When one considers the countless internal and external battles Jong Knobel has waged his entire life, there seems no better word to describe the 42-year-old Parksville man....