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Construction Industry Facing Disproportionate Overdose Rates and Substance Related Dangers - Western Built Magazine 01/23/2025

Opioid harms are rising in Canada, especially for workers in physically-demanding jobs. Thank you to Western Built Magazine and Canadian Mining Magazine for featuring our work. Check out levelupcanada.com, and get in touch to learn more.

Construction Industry Facing Disproportionate Overdose Rates and Substance Related Dangers - Western Built Magazine The mining environment is particularly conducive to heavier substance use due its remote nature, the way mining work is organised, and the risk of injury. This week’s Blog explores the topic of substance related danger and its prevalence in construction and then shows us a new tool from Digital Pu...

01/20/2025

According to a recent Level Up survey, over 20% of men working in labour-intensive industries use substances in some capacity.

While their impact is far-reaching, the numbers don’t lie — tradesmen are particularly at risk for opioid-related harm.👷🧑‍🏭

To learn more about how substance use is impacting the trades, try our FREE, confidential learning module: https://levelupcanada.com/home/impact/0

01/16/2025

“Daily recovery looks to me a lot like the memes you see on the web: I wake up and make the bed. That’s the first thing I’m proud of in the day — within seconds of waking up I’ve done something I feel good about.”

It may be a bit of a cliché, but making his bed is how Trevor starts every day! ☀️🛏️

How do you start your days? Comment your morning routine below! ⬇️

01/13/2025

If you’re struggling in your recovery journey, remember what Trevor said about his:

“It’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, but it is the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done. … I wouldn’t be the man I am if I hadn’t gone through it all.”

Want to share your story with the Level Up community? Send us a DM or leave a comment below!👇

01/09/2025

“If you can find your way into treatment, find your way into treatment. It won’t hurt. It definitely saved my life.” — Trevor Botkin

Looking for some support? Let us help you find services near you: https://support.levelupcanada.com/

Photos from Level Up's post 01/06/2025

The path of recovery is long, but it doesn’t have to be lonely. If you’re looking for support in the Edmonton area, check out these service providers!

Looking for recovery programs near you? Use our FREE & confidential support service locator:
https://support.levelupcanada.com/

01/02/2025

For most of us, shame and stigma are at the heart of our struggles.
As Trevor shares with Level Up, “Shame is, for me, the rocket fuel on the fire that is addiction.”😳⛽🔥
Want to show support to someone who may be struggling with substance use? Let us teach you how: https://levelupcanada.com/home/ally/0

Photos from Level Up's post 12/31/2024

Like work on the site, recovery is easier with support — thankfully, Ottawa has multiple providers throughout the city.

Not from Ottawa? Looking for different kinds of support? Check out the Level Up service locator: https://buff.ly/3P3CcKu

12/27/2024

Looking back, I couldn’t be in active addiction to the level I was, and be a good person who was living in line with their values and showing up for their family and kids.

The two things, you just can’t have both. It’s just impossible.”

Struggling to find balance between your substance use & family life? Check out Level Up’s support service locator: https://buff.ly/3P3CcKu

12/24/2024

Fentanyl is 20 times more potent than he**in & 100 times stronger than morphine — no wonder it has changed the landscape of substance use.

If you’re planning on using it, make sure to test your supply. It’s just not worth the risk!

👉 Find drug testing sites in Alberta, British Columbia, & Ontario: https://buff.ly/49NyBtS

12/19/2024

When substances take over, they can feel inescapable — almost impossible to live without.

Thankfully, through support & community, it’s possible to bridge the gap between substance use & recovery.

To find local support services, including harm reduction & recovery programs, visit: https://buff.ly/3P3CcKu

12/13/2024

One of the hardest parts about starting the recovery journey? Acknowledging there’s a problem to start with.

Have a friend who may be struggling with substance use? Learn how you can provide support with Level Up

https://levelupcanada.com/home/ally/0

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