DRUGS & ALCOHOL
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Brett’s Picks | Gabor Maté – In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts
I read about 10 books for my chapter I was writing on drugs and alcohol. This was by far one of the most interesting books on the topic of drugs/alcohol, addiction etc. A great read for anyone. Check out the full description click the amazon links below. Amazon...
Parenting:Book Suggestion | Joseph A. Califano Jr. – How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid
As I was writing a chapter for my new book on drugs and alcohol I came across this amazing book from Joseph Califano. It is called How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid. Well worth the read for all parents looking to address this conversation in your own family. Amazon Canada...
He Started Vaping As A Teen And Now Says Habit Is ‘Impossible To Let Go’
Vaping seems to be a huge conversation with teens and parents as I travel. Here is another article talking about the addictive nature of vaping. I always hear people say that vaping is better than inhaling cigarette smoke. Why do we have to inhale anything is usually...
How To Talk With Your Kids About Vaping
I often find myself talking to teenagers (and even their parents) who are telling me that there are no dangers to vaping. I saw this today and thought I would post it to get some conversation going on this topic. • Exposure to nicotine is worrisome in teens and young...
Daddy I Do (2010) – Full Documentary
Really interesting documentary on the issues of "purity culture" within the Christian Church. I have seen too much damage when we make virginity an idol as opposed to an ideal. The video is from 2010 but it still worth the watch. Students today have so many questions...
Father Raymond J. de Souza: Cannabis causes harm. But no one cares
Another article on the legalization of Cannabis in Canada. For those who seek a distinction between marijuana and “hard” drugs like opiates and meth, and “soft” drugs like pot, the usual recourse is to liken pot to alcohol. We not only have legal alcohol, but use...
Cannabis and the CMA (Canadian Medical Association)
There is some great information on the CMA site. Recommending a public health approach In legalizing cannabis, the federal government must focus on protecting Canadians and reducing any potential impact on health — in particular for children and youth. In its...
Can Christians Use Marijuana When it Becomes Legal?
Some great thoughts from Bruxy Cavey on this new landscape we find ourselves in the Christian church in Canada. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4uyX6uVxhk
Cannabis: What Parents/Guardians and Caregivers Need to Know
Parents here is a 6 sheet PDF from The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) with information to help you on the conversation of legalized Marijuana. This fact sheet on recreational cannabis is for parents/guardians and caregivers of youth in grades 6 to 12....
New Talk is out! Parenting: Navigating Everything
My new Parenting: Navigating Everything talk is now completed. Love a chance to speak this to your parents at your church, school, conference, camp, or other events. We all want the best for our kids but which parenting information do we choose? With over 75,000...
