Rehabilitation

We like to think of our country as an open-minded, forward-thinking, and inclusive place – but why, then, are we still so quick to judge those struggling with addiction and mental illness? We defend our inaction and indifference by arguing that addiction is a choice or that mental illness is an illusion. This attitude and … Read more…

Recovery, for any type of addiction, almost always comes with some form of anger. Whether you are angry with yourself, your family or friends, your rehab center, the law, or just the world in general, it can be difficult to cope. Learning how to effectively manage this anger and express it in an appropriate way … Read more…

There are many reasons why an individual may not seek traditional treatment for their drug or alcohol addiction. These treatments may be inaccessible, due to distance or cost; the individual needing treatment may not have the time to spend away in a program; or perhaps the individual is too shy or embarrassed to attend counselling … Read more…

The term grief is used to refer to the intense sorrow or sadness felt in response to a loss. While typically one thinks of death as bringing on grief, there are in fact many types of loss that can ignite this emotion, such as: losing a job, losing a pet, illness of one’s self or … Read more…

Fighting addiction is a dangerous and difficult battle. Nonetheless, it is a struggle that you need to overcome. In battling addiction, remember that you don’t have to do it alone. Don’t be afraid to ask help from other people. Enumerated below are reason why you should consider drug rehab centers in Canada as an option … Read more…

Addiction is a problem present in different societies, and poses many problems to Canadians. That said, many people know very little about addiction. The limited information they have can lead them to addiction to a substance and also to signing up for ineffective addiction rehabilitation programs. To be more knowledgeable about addiction, below are some … Read more…