There’s Something About Mary – Survivor, Supporter, Educator
By Jeff Vircoe Just a few weeks before Orange Shirt Day once again reminds a nation of the importance of its past and the obligations of its present and future,
From Stormy Days to Calm Seas – Kella-Lee’s Journey
By Jeff Vircoe It is hard to pinpoint exactly what part of Kella’s life is the most special these days. It could be the property she lives on, overlooking the
The Secret Sauce of Recovery: Series explores the evolution of the EHN way of doing treatment.
By Jeff Vircoe The history of addiction medicine is filled with incredible claims, personalities, facilities, successes and failures. It is a subject loaded with stigma, dripping with cynicism, and filled
Celebrating Recovery EHN Style: Let Them Eat Cake!
By Jeff Vircoe Marie-Antoinette, Queen of France once dismissively said of the starving masses, “Let them eat cake.” It didn’t go over so well, as the French Revolution can attest.
Alumni Ambassador, Alanna S. On What Recovery Looks Like Today
By Jeff Vircoe Alanna is apologizing for interrupting the interview, having to run to the next room to see what has her boy so upset. “I’m sorry hunny, mommy can’t
The Three Ledgehill Amigos
Great clinicians, great friends, great results By Jeff Vircoe Heard at a gathering of recovering addicts: “You can come out of the furnace of trouble two ways: if you let
Hundreds out for Edgewood’s Annual Run For Recovery
Nanaimo community rallies for the cause By Jeff Vircoe They dodged the storm, raised a bunch of cash, and ran like the wind. After pandemic lockdowns, and being kept in
Hurricane Emma – A Force To Be Reckoned With
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] By Jeff Vircoe If you look up the word hurricane you are sure to find a collection of descriptors which include the words storm; spiral; force; dangerous. Nowhere does it say Emma.
Sergio’s Journey To Retirement
By Jeff Vircoe Sergio Orlando is sitting in a waiting room in clinic in Parksville, and killing two birds with one stone, so to speak. He is about to answer