Managing addiction is a lot more complex and nuanced than simple detoxification. For decades, councilors, psychologists, and psychiatrists have worked on various programs to help people with addictions manage their symptoms so they can achieve the life they want. One of these techniques is known as mindfulness, and mental health experts worldwide have implemented its […]
You Lifted Spirits and Raised HOPE Today my heart is filled with gratitude because of you. Over the last few months, we have felt our community pull together and could not be more thankful. When the COVID-19 pandemic started, our heart broke for businesses that had to close their doors, everyone in recovery who felt […]
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 […]
Living under the burden of addiction is exhausting, discouraging, and frustrating. Unfortunately, for many people, recovery feels just as difficult if not more so. Between fighting cravings, restoring damaged relationships, and all of the other struggles associated with overcoming addiction, people often find that the lifestyle they developed during their addiction does not support 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 […]
To our Community, I would like to provide an update as we continue to modify our response to the rapidly-evolving landscape regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the last few days, all levels of government have started to take aggressive measures to combat the spread of the virus. As the safety of our community is still […]
There is a popular saying: you have to rebuild your life around recovery, not fit recovery into your life. It goes without staying that recovery is more than stopping the addictive behavior. It is a complete lifestyle change that spans a lifetime. Stopping the behaviour is the first step, what comes after is often the […]
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 […]
