Social Media and Illicit Drug Sales: One Click Away From Addiction (continued)
Insights from youth and counsellors In January of this year, we published an article uncovering an unsettling truth: social media has become the...
Concurrent Disorders: Better Support Through Better Understanding
Concurrent disorders are among the most challenging issues in our health care system. Individuals who have both significant mental health problems and substance...
Choosing sobriety: A growing movement
Over the past few years, alcohol consumption has decreased significantly in Canada, while non-alcoholic beverages have become increasingly popular. This shift in consumer...
Women and Addiction: Offering Understanding and Support
On March 8, Portage marked International Women's Rights Day, a perfect opportunity to reflect on the issues women face in various aspects of...
Portage Transforms Young People’s Lives Through Education and Therapy
The Portage Lac Écho Centre provides a space where young people can learn to rebuild their lives and lead a substance-free life. This...
Social Media and Illicit Drug Sales: One Click Away From Addiction
Over the past few years, more and more young people have been buying drugs through major social media platforms. Online access to drugs...
Bell Let’s Talk 2025: Youth mental health, a priority
While conversations about mental health have come a long way over the past few decades, there is still much work ahead. According to...
Portage’s integrated school program: Learning through recovery
Portage's educational program stands as a unique model that integrates academic achievement with therapeutic recovery. The program offers a specialized learning environment where...
Five celebrities who transformed their lives by overcoming addiction
Anyone can become addicted to drugs or alcohol, even celebrities. Some choose to speak openly about their road to recovery. Here are five...
Tips on attending festivals while staying sober
For those who are in their post-therapy reintegration phase or who want to avoid falling back into their old patterns of substance use,...
