2022-06-27 22:08
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Have you been to the edge with your drug addiction? Perhaps seen a loved one struggle to the end of their rope?
Watch Cameron’s story of struggle with drugs starting at age 14 and eventually experiencing transformation after coming to the John Volken Academy.
2022-06-27 21:49
Therapeutic communities are about more than substance abuse treatment. They provide the building blocks you need to be successful after your treatment is complete.
Here are 7 ways t… Read More
2022-01-31 23:31
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! Read More
2020-06-22 18:25
Can I have fun in recovery without drugs and alcohol? While we often think that using substances adds value to our lives, drugs and alcohol undoubtedly take away much more from us than they… Read More
2019-10-23 08:42
John Volken Academy Alumni Mat Fee Completes His Cross Canada Single Speed BMX Bike Ride October 8th 2019 Mat Fee cycled his final mile Tuesday October 8th 2019 and capped it off by d… Read More
2019-06-05 00:23
The month of June is running month for the John Volken Academy. Students in Kent, Washington, are running the Rock n Roll Marathon or ½ Marathon on Sunday, June 9th and students… Read More
2019-05-13 16:40
On May 1st, our former student Mat Fee, who graduated from the John Volken Academy in March 2018, started his journey across Canada on his BMX bike. From the age of three, Mat discovered a p… Read More
2019-01-23 02:11
What Graduation Means At The John Volken Academy Everything! On January 6th, 2019 we celebrated the graduation of four Vancouver campus students. Their ‘Family Leaders,’ fellow s… Read More
2018-12-07 00:16
The Women with their Burlap Bags A Door To Everything Society is a group of women that came together just over two years ago, concerned about the addiction issues young people in our commun… Read More
2018-11-17 01:09
The Role of Stigma in Addiction Recovery Despite scientific evidence proving that addiction is a condition of the brain, many people still view it as a weakness or a moral failing. The… Read More
2018-08-22 18:41
A big thanks to Art Knapp for their donation of tickets to play mini-golf! Read what a student had to say about the outing. "When the girls had the opportun… Read More
2018-06-04 23:09
Here are a 7 ways to help drug addicts, both big and small.
The post Hurting or Helping? | The Best Ways to Help Drug Addicts appeared first on Volken Academy Read More
2018-05-07 22:53
Educator, Entrepreneur, Leader & Strategic Thinker: Steve Whiteside is joining the team as our new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
The post New CEO at John Volken Academy | Meet Steve Whi… Read More
2018-05-01 22:01
Considering rehab? Here are 10 questions to ask yourself and the best next steps.
The post 10 Questions To Ask Yourself When Considering Addiction Rehab appeared first on Volken Academy Read More
2018-04-13 20:47
Six participants graduating the program after two years of meaningful work and living in the community to overcome addiction.
The post March 2018 Graduation Reflections | Surrey, BC appeared… Read More
2018-03-28 19:00
“I had a lot of internal battles.” Watch Cameron's journey.
The post Cameron’s Story | A Student’s Journey Toward Recovery appeared first on Volken Academy Read More
2018-03-14 00:24
Are you or a loved one realizing it’s time for some real help? Wondering if there's free rehab available? Here's the scoop on the cost of recovery and how JVA can help.
The post Is The… Read More
2018-02-23 22:49
Check out these upcoming gardening workshops and how the BioPod Initiative has developed one JVA participant
The post Learning To Grow: BioPod Workshops at John Volken Academy appeared first… Read More
2018-02-10 00:59
Are you worried that you or a loved one are addicted to alcohol? Take our self-assessment test to help determine whether you have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol.
The post Self Test:… Read More
2018-01-05 18:12
At JVA, we're always working to stay educated on how drug usage is evolving. Below are 10 facts about drugs and how they impact users and the people around them. Methamphetamines are 3x stro… Read More
2017-12-19 21:23
With the holidays being a difficult time for many students, it was a great time being able to see each others’ families and friends at this year’s Holiday Party. From traditional… Read More
2017-12-19 16:53
The holiday season at the John Volken Academy is always jam packed with lots of awesome things to do, but one of the most anticipated events of the season, is the trip to the Hale Theater in… Read More
2017-12-06 19:47
Over a year ago if the Ghost of Christmas future had visited me and told me that if I continued to drink I would sink further into a destructive spiral, finally landing in British Columbia… Read More
2017-11-28 11:30
In the midst of a drug addiction and overdose crisis in British Columbia, one former millionaire donated all of his money to help young people with addiction. His program, the John Volken Ac… Read More
2017-11-14 10:00
Having a loved one who is an addict can be extremely tough. You see them when they don’t seem to be the person you once knew: when they’re under the influence, when they’ve… Read More
2017-11-06 19:27
It never ceases to amaze me what a group of like-minded individuals can accomplish. At the Academy, I am constantly reminded of the strength and resilience of our students' spirit. Last mont… Read More
2017-10-31 21:03
Date: December 1, 2017 Conference: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Gala: 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm Location: Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront 1133 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC Back on Track - Community Prevent… Read More
2017-09-16 01:54
Face painting, Sobriety Selfies & Celebration! This past Saturday, a group of students from the John Volken Academy attended BC Recovery Day in New Westminster. Despite the persistent ra… Read More
2017-09-07 18:48
There were times in my addiction when I was surrounded by friends, people, and parties. The drinking was social and the drugs were recreational. I am not trying to suggest that these were en… Read More
2017-08-24 20:10
When students of JVA are near the end of their addiction rehabilitation program, we ask them to write letters to John to reflect on their experience of recovery. Some talk about what brought… Read More
2017-08-21 22:40
Dr. Faranak Farzan was here on July 21st teaching our students a workshop on the brain and how it really can change itself over time because of neuroplasticity. One of our students wrote wha… Read More
2017-08-15 16:36
August 14, 2017: Students share their daily experiences of addiction recovery at John Volken Academy on Joy TV. The students at John Volken Academy are trained to adopt new attitudes… Read More
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