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@awarenl

This drug and mental health advocacy group dedicated to raising awareness, providing education, and supporting individuals affected by substance use disorders and mental health issues.

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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…

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

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#Election2025 #MentalWellness

29.03.2025 14:49 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

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.

29.03.2025 14:00 👍 19 🔁 5 💬 2 📌 0
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Episode 151 - Junkie to Judge Recovery Road · Episode

In this #podcast, 1 topic is the importance of working with the individual to map out an #addiction treatment plan. #recoveryposse #opioids #mentalhealth
open.spotify.com/episode/6frA...

27.03.2025 19:25 👍 8 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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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…

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

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#MentalHealthMatters #CanadaStrong

27.03.2025 13:39 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

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

26.03.2025 14:14 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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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…

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

26.03.2025 03:06 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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,…

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

26.03.2025 03:05 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

You are heard

19.03.2025 12:08 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

You're never, ever alone

19.03.2025 12:08 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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. Yet, it’s also a time to acknowledge …

My apologies awarenl.wordpress.com/2025/03/08/b...

09.03.2025 14:02 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

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

08.03.2025 14:31 👍 14 🔁 6 💬 1 📌 0

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.
awarenl.wordpress.com/.../breaking... #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

08.03.2025 15:50 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

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.

awarenl.wordpress.com/.../breaking...

#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

08.03.2025 14:09 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

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

05.03.2025 15:32 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
New/Mode | Make your voice impossible to ignore

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

04.03.2025 16:11 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
New/Mode | Make your voice impossible to ignore

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

04.03.2025 16:10 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Breaking the Chains: A Call to Action for Addiction and Mental Health Support Every day, countless individuals battle a silent war—one fought in the mind, in the body, and in the very fabric of their existence. Addiction and mental health struggles do not discriminate; they …

Breaking the Chains: A Call to Action for Addiction and Mental Health Support

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#endthestigma #mentalhealthawareness #addiction #recoveryispossible

20.02.2025 14:52 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

"Two Years...and counting

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#RecoveryHelp #addiction #MentalHealthMatters

20.02.2025 11:37 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Breaking Barriers: Addressing Mental Health and Addiction Advocacy Challenges in Rural Communities Mental health and addiction advocacy groups in rural areas face significant challenges that hinder their ability to provide effective support. Despite the growing awareness of mental health and sub…

Breaking Barriers: Addressing Mental Health and Addiction Advocacy Challenges in Rural Communities

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#MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthSupport
#Newfoundland

15.02.2025 15:41 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I'll download it tonight, thank you for sharing

09.02.2025 14:58 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Congratulations on your recovery, more people need to learn from you and how you beat your addiction

08.02.2025 19:10 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Advocating for Compassion in Addiction Recovery Addiction is a deeply complex issue, often misunderstood and stigmatized by society. Instead of recognizing it as a medical condition that requires empathy and treatment, many people see it as a fa…

Advocating for Compassion in Addiction Recovery

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#addiction
#advocacy
#newfoundland

20.01.2025 15:18 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Why Addicts Relapse and How to Overcome It Addiction recovery is a journey, not a destination. For many people struggling with addiction, relapse can feel like a failure. However, relapse is a common part of the recovery process, and unders…

Why Addicts Relapse and How to Overcome It

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#drugaddiction
#recoveryispossible
#newfoundland

20.01.2025 15:18 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Understanding the Rising Tide of Substance Abuse Among Young People

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#MentalHealth

17.01.2025 01:18 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Combating the Opioid Crisis in Newfoundland and Labrador: Protecting Young Lives

awarenl.wordpress.com/2025/01/15/c...

#MentalHealthMatters
#opioidcrisis
#AllLivesMatter

16.01.2025 00:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0



The Urgent Need for a Mental Health Advocate in Newfoundland’s Prison System

awarenl.wordpress.com/2025/01/14/t...
#advocacy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

15.01.2025 01:13 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0



A Call to Action for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

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#mentalhealthcarenow #mentalhealthawareness

12.01.2025 15:45 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0