Recovering from addiction is a long and challenging process. While addiction is a deeply personal battle, it may impact a person’s loved ones in significant and deeply traumatizing ways. Taking on an addiction recovery journey often becomes a whole family’s responsibility, and it’s essential to have all the knowledge you need before going on it. […]
Battling a substance use disorder is difficult for everyone involved. Although recovery is often viewed as a personal experience, substance use disorders can have devastating effects on friends, spouses, children, and parents. Friends and family members play an important role in recovery, but it can be a difficult journey. Unfortunately, time and time again, we […]
Substance abuse can affect people of all ages, and even children can be at risk. While there are support systems available for families who are already afflicted, we also recommend prevention as one of the greatest ways to combat substance abuse. Continue reading to learn more about substance abuse, how to speak with your child […]
You want the best for your child, but sometimes it comes with having a couple of tough conversations while growing up. One of these conversations includes the topic of drugs and alcohol and their effects. At some point in their life, your child will need to face these issues on their own. But with the […]
What is Addiction? Addiction is a powerful disease that, according to the last Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey in 2012, affects an estimated 21.6% of the Canadian population. This number means that over 8 million people meet the criteria for a substance abuse disorder. The dangers of addiction are taxing on individuals, their […]
Addiction can affect more than one person; friends and family can often be swept into a very challenging situation when helping a loved one with an addiction. However, it’s important to realize that, even in the hardest of moments, you can still help those who need it with a little bit of patience, love, and […]
If you spend any reasonable amount of time in our building, you’ll hear a saying. “The opposite of addiction is not sobriety. It’s connection.” Connection is vital. We are social beings. When someone does not have the opportunity to bond with health connections (family, friends, communities, etc.), they often bond with unhealthy behaviours or substances […]
It’s only natural for us to want to help and support those we love, but sometimes that desire to help can actually make the problem worse. What Does it Mean to Support Someone? Supporting a loved one who is struggling with addiction means helping them navigate the road to recovery. This assistance can take many […]
It can be incredibly challenging to watch a loved one struggle with addiction. Though a meaningful, heart to heart chat may help start someone you love on the road to recovery, in many cases, individuals with addictions struggle to see and acknowledge that something is wrong. If your loved one is having trouble acknowledging the […]
As I was leaving my office one day, I noticed a woman sitting on the bottom of the stairwell, holding her head in her hands and crying. I sat down next to her, and we began to talk. As she dried her eyes, I found out that she had just dropped her son off at […]
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