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How to Help Prevent a Former Addict from Relapsing

It is undeniably challenging to support a loved one as they navigate recovery—whether it’s your friend, parent, sibling, child, or another relationship. We know how emotionally draining it can be when you spend so much energy just wanting them to be okay. It’s especially difficult when you’re unsure of the resources available to you or […]

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What Should I Do If Addiction Runs in My Family?

Approximately 21% of the Canadian population will experience addiction at some point in their lives—that is almost 6 million people. How does this happen? How does one become addicted to substances like methamphetamines, cocaine, or opioids, or even to a behaviour like gambling? You may have heard people say that they have an “addictive personality.” […]

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How Addiction Changes the Brain & How You Think

Addiction can have an extremely powerful impact on the brain. As complex creatures that are affected by hormones and chemical reactions, understanding how the brain works with the effects of addition is important. Even though it may be difficult, addiction can be treated. This treatment requires breaking down the addictive connections that have formed in […]

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Help us Rebuild from COVID 19

A message from our CEO, Jim Moore  Help us Rebuild from COVID 19 To our CDC Community, While the risk of contracting COVID 19 is slowly declining, and we see hope on the horizon as we are so close to entering Phase 3 of Alberta’s Open for Summer plan.  Addiction, mental health, and homelessness are […]

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How Faith Can Help You Recover from Substance Abuse

Managing addiction is a huge task. It’s challenging, complex, and a bit different for each individual setting out to change their life for the better. And it’s not something you need to do alone. Studies have shown that faith is a positive force in the recovery process. Every person’s spirituality and way of practicing or […]

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How to Prevent Substance Abuse in Teens [Drugs + Alcohol]

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 […]

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10 Tips to Help You Stay Sober

In Canada, roughly 6 million people will struggle with addiction issues at some point in their lives. That’s 21% of the population. You aren’t alone.  Getting sober is an incredible achievement — staying sober is even harder. Managing addiction is complex and nuanced, and certainly not easy. It’s a whole-body, whole-mind process that doesn’t look […]

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