by Sylvain Delisle | Sep 30, 2021 | PTSD, Truth & Reconciliation
Today, we recognize the harm and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and remember those who were lost, the survivors, and their families. It is an opportunity for Canadians to commit to the process of truth, reconciliation, and justice with First Nations,...
by Sylvain Delisle | Oct 1, 2020 | Cannabis Therapy, Depression, Medical Cannabis, PTSD, THC, Uncategorized
“I have been using medical cannabis for four years. Before medical cannabis, I was taking roughly 10 prescribed pills per day. I was lazy and unmotivated to do anything. Now I have the ability to have a better quality of life with the pain and PTSD demons in check.”...
by Sylvain Delisle | Nov 12, 2019 | Endocannabinoid System, Medical Cannabis, PTSD, Research
Canadians with PTSD are far less likely to suffer a major depressive episode or experience suicidal ideation when medicating with cannabis – according to a recent study by the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU). The...
by Sylvain Delisle | Nov 13, 2018 | Canada House, PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s caused by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms can include flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, and hyperarousal. Nearly 20,000 RCMP and...
by Sylvain Delisle | Nov 2, 2018 | Canada House, Canadian Veterans, Cannabis, PTSD, Veteran's Affairs Canada
Canada House was asked to present to the Senate subcommittee on Veterans Affairs on October 31, 2018 to discuss the use of medical cannabis for treating combat injuries. Alex Kroon, president of Canada House, was joined by Veteran Riley McGee, president of Abba Medix...
