Addiction to drugs and alcohol is a unique experience for every individual, as is the road to recovery. A patient’s uniqueness and specific needs cannot be met by a cookie-cutter approach to treating addiction. At an inpatient drug rehabilitation centre, patients can take advantage of the full breadth of services thanks to a comprehensive, interdisciplinary…
Support groups are community-based gatherings that bring together people who share a common experience or challenge in order to provide emotional and social assistance to one another. People are able to feel comfortable sharing their experiences, gaining insight from those around them, as well as giving and receiving support within these groups, which provide a…
SUBSTANCE DETOX Starting your recovery by stopping the behviour Detox can be the first step towards a healthier, happier life free from the grip of addiction behaviours. Taking the first step towards detox can be a crucial part of breaking free from addiction and regaining control of your life. LET’S GET STARTED Detoxification, or detox,…
Gamma-hydroxybutyrate or GHB, is a chemical that the body makes on its own to calm the nervous system. However it can also be made into a drug and taken in large amounts makes users feel high and has a number of dangerous side effects including addiction and GHB withdrawal. GHB essentially slows down the central…
Many modern rehab treatment programs adopt the 12 steps alongside other formats of counseling to ultimately produce better results for their patients treatment. While there are long-time members of the 12-step program who attest to the recovery process of the 12 steps it’s difficult to track how significant the 12 steps are in the greater…
Emotional dysregulation is a disorder in which a person has trouble controlling their feelings. They may have strong and long-lasting emotional reactions, find it hard to control their emotions, or have trouble adjusting how they feel in different situations. Emotional dysregulation can be caused by many things, but it is often linked to traumas in…
Nirvana’s frontman, Kurt Cobain, is remembered not only for his groundbreaking musical contributions but also for his tragic battle with drug addiction. The devastation that addiction can wreak on an individual, their loved ones, and their community is vividly illustrated by the story of Kurt Cobain. Throughout his music and in the press, Cobain detailed…
Even though there are many facets to the problem of addiction, it is often boiled down to the simple terms “addict” or “alcoholic.” This kind of language has the potential to be dehumanising and harmful, standing in the way of both treatment and rehabilitation. As individuals, we can work to eliminate discrimination and advance the…
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness are two different approaches to improving mental health, but they can be used together in a complementary way. CBT is a type of therapy that focuses on finding and changing negative thought patterns and behaviours that contribute to mental health problems like depression, anxiety, and trauma. It is usually planned…
Addiction recovery can be a challenging journey often fraught with seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Those who are courageous enough to take the first step towards recovering from their condition moe often than not gain a newfound appreciation for life and insight into their own inner workings as a result. Mark Manson once wrote, “The desire for…