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How the Upcoming Federal and Newfoundland Elections Should Combat the Opioid Crisis

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#Election2025 #MentalWellness

How the Upcoming Federal and Newfoundland Elections Should Combat the Opioid Crisis

The recent report from Newfoundland and Labrador’s Chief Medical Examiner’s Office is nothing short of alarming: drug toxicity deaths are at an all-time high, with 74 fatalities in 2023 and 83 in 2…

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March 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM

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Mary Beth O'Connor

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This is why I share the 15 year misery of my meth addiction and my now 31 years of sobriety. To give hope to those still struggling.

Kerri is so Very Sober @musicgirl1965.bsky.social · Mar 26

For me it was a very deep, dark and long tunnel! That light was so teeny tiny and far away in the beginning but the longer I stayed sober thebrighter, closer and bigger it became!
#SoberSky #RecoveryPosse

March 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM

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Mary Beth O'Connor

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In this #podcast, 1 topic is the importance of working with the individual to map out an #addiction treatment plan. #recoveryposse #opioids #mentalhealth
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Episode 151 - Junkie to Judge

Recovery Road · Episode

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March 27, 2025 at 7:25 PM

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What Would a Implemented National Mental Health Transfer Look Like in Canada?

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#MentalHealthMatters #CanadaStrong

What Would a Implemented National Mental Health Transfer Look Like in Canada?

The idea of a National Mental Health Transfer (NMHT) has been gaining traction in Canada, particularly as the demand for mental health services continues to rise. Advocates argue that, much like th…

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March 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM

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Mary Beth O'Connor

@marybethoconnor.bsky.social

This is a primary reason many find benefit in peer support programs for substance use disorders/addictions.

Jonathan Arenburg @jonathanarenburg.com · Mar 26

Discover the power of connection in mental health recovery. Explore how social bonds impact resilience, happiness, and longevity. Read full post on the importance of connection and recovery. Here:

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#recovery #mentalhealth #socialconnection #connection #isolation

March 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM

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Why Mental Health and Addiction Should Be a Key Election Issue in Canada
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#MentalHealth #MentalHealthSupport

Why Mental Health and Addiction Should Be a Key Election Issue in Canada

Mental health and addiction should be a key election issue in Canada because they represent a pressing public health crisis with far-reaching economic, social, and moral consequences. Here’s why th…

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March 26, 2025 at 3:06 AM

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Mental Health and Addiction in Canadian Politics: A Deep Dive into Party Policies
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#MentalHealth #addictionresearch

Mental Health and Addiction in Canadian Politics: A Deep Dive into Party Policies

Mental health and addiction are among the most pressing public health challenges facing Canada today. With rising rates of mental illness, an ongoing opioid crisis, and persistent barriers to care,…

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March 26, 2025 at 3:05 AM

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Mary Beth O'Connor

@marybethoconnor.bsky.social

Not all #trauma flashbacks make you think you are back at the event. Emotional flashbacks cause you to react to stimulus that reminds you of the event as if the event was happening. #ptsd #anxiety

March 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM

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Breaking Barriers: Women, Mental Health, and Addiction Recovery

Honoring International Women's Day On International Women's Day, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women around the world.

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#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

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March 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM

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No one should suffer alone. #NL can do better for those battling addiction & mental health issues. Add your voice—sign here: win.newmode.net/awarenl/drug... #SupportNotSilence #MentalHealthMatters

March 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM

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Overdoses up, mental health ignored—NL’s system is failing. Sign the petition to push for real solutions: win.newmode.net/awarenl/drug... #EndTheCrisis

New/Mode | Make your voice impossible to ignore

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March 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM

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Every day, people in Newfoundland and Labrador are struggling with drug addiction and mental health challenges This petition calls for real change: more resources, less stigma, and a system that cares. win.newmode.net/awarenl/drug... #MentalHealthAwareness #CommunityAction

New/Mode | Make your voice impossible to ignore

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March 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM