Getting Through The Holiday Season As A Recovering Addict
The holiday season can be stressful for pretty much anyone. There is always too much…
How To Get Help For Addictions If You Can’t Afford Rehab
Canadian Centre For Addictions The decision to seek help to combat your substance abuse...
Resolving Addiction through Creative Arts and Behaviour Therapies
“I’ve been transformed by the very therapy that I developed,” claims Dr. Marsha Linehan,...
6 Tips to Avoid Relapse And Make Your Recovery Stick
Recovery is like a puzzle where the addict not only puts the puzzle pieces...
What To Look For In An Addiction Rehab Facility
For many who make a commitment to seek help with drug abuse and addiction...
Fixing Relationships: An Essential Part Of Addiction Recovery
The first seven steps in any 12-step support group and program are all about...
The Scoop On Animal-Assisted Addiction Therapy
Animals enhance our lives in so many ways. They are loyal companions who show...
Wait Time Challenges: How To Cope While You Wait For A Rehab Spot
When an addict is ready to take a step towards recovery, it is important...
Nutrition and Exercise: Your Defense Against Addiction
It took 80 friends and acquaintances to die from addiction for athlete and polydrug...
Chronic Pain Treatment For People Addicted To Painkillers
Many people today suffer from severe pain, meaning they are experiencing pain on a...
Helping Those Who Resist Help: Do Interventions Work?
In general, addicts can only be helped if they want to be helped. By staging an intervention with the help of a professional, loved ones can help the addict break through the wall of denial.
Cocaine Addiction: A Story Of Despair And Recovery
Cocaine addiction can happen to anyone. It struck Emily when she was a college student, and it almost destroyed her before she reached out for help.
A Special Kind Of Birthday: Celebrating One Year Of Sobriety
Addiction recovery is a long, hard road, and it is important to celebrate the successes and sobriety milestones.
Life After Rehab: Preventing A Relapse
Addiction recovery does not end when the rehab program is over. It is a lifelong process, during which the fight to stay sober can be overwhelming. There are things you can do to make it less difficult.
The Pros and Cons of Inpatient and Outpatient Rehab
People suffering from addictions can recover with the help of inpatient rehab or outpatient addiction treatment. There are benefits to each approach.
Cannabis Poisoning: The Scourge of Excessive Weed Use
Cannabis is the second most abused substance globally, although some countries have legalized it to various extents. Cannabis poisoning can cause serious short term and long term harm in people of all ages.
