Axis Behavioural Health

12/21/2021

Former NHL player Jordin Tootoo has officially reached his 11th year of sobriety.

12/16/2021

With Christmas on it's way, here are some friendly reminders to help with having a happy holiday. 🎅🎄

1) Feeling sad about missing traditions? Remember, it is okay to have these feelings but be where your feet are now. Are you okay in this moment?

2) Setting boundaries is healthy. Remember to protect your recovery, and be kind while you do that, "No Thank You" is a full sentence.

3) No matter what you are thinking, you deserve to eat all the treats. Remember this too shall pass, you have come farther than you know.

If you do find yourself struggling this holiday season remember Cedar's continuing care is here for you, use them as a support! ♥️

08/30/2021

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"I went straight to Faith and said, 'This is where I’m at.'"

07/24/2021

05/14/2021

Congrats to Rob Lowe. Celebrating 31 years of sobriety 👏👏👏

12/29/2020

Axis was founded in 1999 with the goal to provide the support needed to overcome addictions in safe, professional and confidential setting. While this provided the foundation of this company, we now also offer drug and alcohol testing and monitoring services to give families and employers peace of mind. Our full line of occupational testing services allows employers to make sound hiring decisions and create healthy workplaces.

12/28/2020

Is “Dry January” something worth thinking about?

Do you drink a glass of wine with dinner every night? That puts you in the top 30 percent of adults in terms of per-capita alcohol consumption. If you drink two glasses, that would put you in the top 20 percent. It seems shocking but Philip J. Cook’s study using the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC) data tells us that the top 10% of American adults consume on average 74 alcoholic drinks per week. It would seem that a small percentage of people consume the majority of the alcohol sold. It is that top ten percent that present the most concern for addiction professionals.

For problem drinkers “Dry January” can offer either a wake up call or, more dangerously, a false sense of security. Most people who come to me for help with their drinking describe an ability to abstain for periods of time. I remember, years ago, swearing off booze for the month of February (the shortest month!) just to prove to myself that I didn’t have a problem only to begin drinking again in March. Substance use disorder or alcoholism occurs on a continuum. Like cancer, for instance, some cases are more severe than others. Contrary to popular belief, the majority of people accessing treatment for alcoholism are not homeless and drinking out of a brown paper bag. Like cancer, it makes no sense to just treat the most severe cases and ignore the rest. Patients who haven’t reached the far end of the continuum respond very well to treatment. The prescribed treatment for patients doesn’t, therefore, focus as much on how not to drink as it does on discovering why someone drinks and what they can learn to do differently without having to reach for the bottle. Holding their breath for a month might only serve to tell the problem drinker where they are on the continuum. It ought not be confused with a green light to continue drinking with impunity.

If you, someone you love, or someone you work with has a problem with alcohol then “Dry January” might be the perfect way to begin discussing healthy change. That’s never a bad thing.

Darrin Taylor MTC CCAC CIP

12/27/2020

Make sound hiring decisions and build safe, healthy teams with results from Axis. We help employers of all sizes make sound hiring decisions and build safe, healthy teams with our occupational health services.

OUR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDE:
-Drug and Alcohol testing
-Pulmonary functions tests
-RN medical exams
-Vision and hearing tests

Our team is always able to accommodate your schedule to get you in right away. In addition to fast turnarounds, we perform all tests with discretion.

Call Janet at Axis to arrange your appointment today: (250) 801-4076.

12/21/2020

Workplace Substance Abuse Policy

We believe in proactive, preventative strategies in creating a healthy workplace. We provide medical protocols to suit your needs, from policy development to pre-employment testing and post incident testing. Our number one focus is to help improve healthcare and safety outcomes for your team. Our reliable, comprehensive services deliver measurable results. Give us a call today to take the next step towards your organization’s health and safety.

12/19/2020

Everyone needs a little inspiration! That’s why, every Friday until Christmas we will be sharing the thoughts of others in recovery. We believe our communities make us stronger.