EDMONTON—Alberta has “a gravely ill homeless population, not just because of addiction and overdose, but frostbite, cardiac issues, COPD, diabetes, asthma, sepsis and infection,” said Premier Danielle Smith, and the province intends to address the issue with two innovative programs as part of health care reform. On her weekly radio show, Your Province, Your Premier,…

EDMONTON—Alberta has “a gravely ill homeless population, not just because of addiction and overdose, but frostbite, cardiac issues, COPD, diabetes, asthma, sepsis and infection,” said Premier Danielle Smith, and the province intends to address the issue with two innovative programs as part of health care reform. On her weekly radio show, Your Province, Your Premier,…

Hello, my name is Conan Milner and this is Words of Wellness, a show where we talk about health from mind body to spirit. Today I’d like to focus on addiction. Addiction is typically characterized by individuals who develop a strong and seemingly uncontrollable dependence for alcohol or some other drug of choice. Substance abuse…

Addiction usually brings to mind the abuse of alcohol or drugs. Some people are also addicted to smoking, gambling, or pornography. Those who are free of these practices may feel a bit superior to friends or family members who get drunk every night or who lose their home to pay their gambling debts. We may…

Sometimes we find ourselves addicted to substances, emotions, and ways of thinking that keep us far from experiencing any semblance of inner peace. I came across a painting by Titian of Sisyphus that made me reflect on the nature of our addictions. Sisyphus Twice Cheats Death In Greek legend, Sisyphus was the sly and deceitful…