Evidence-based approaches for family members impacted by substance use disorders exist — not only to better support a loved one in accessing treatment but to improve their own lives and mental health.
I recommend Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) for families who have a loved one with substance use challenges. It is a is a science-backed approach that helps family members change ...
Tobacco kills twice as many people in BC as motor vehicle crashes, alcohol, suicide and homicide combined. Providing a brief intervention of 3 minutes will double the chance of patients quitting.
IUDs provide long term reversible birth control, rivaling tubal sterilization in contraceptive efficacy. They are associated with few complications, have excellent adherence records and are very cost ...
Concussions or mild traumatic brain injury are the most common type of traumatic brain injury. It is estimated that every year in British Columbia (BC), there are approximately 14,500 visits to the ...
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a safe, very effective, rapidly reversible and highly acceptable contraception amongst women. Yet it is resisted by many physicians. A recent study in Seattle (1) found ...