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eWe recently received some excellent feedback on our addiction treatment from a client’s psychiatrist. The psychiatrist and our residential program manager were regularly in touch during the client’s treatment. This psychiatrist told us that the progress made by the client during treatment was extraordinary. She was dealing with severe trauma…
Many people who are considering rehab centres for themselves or a loved one are unsure what to expect from a treatment program. This can make the process more intimidating and may add to any reluctance about beginning treatment. This blog will describe the way in which a good rehab centre…
Cocaine withdrawal is not as physically intense a process as withdrawal from other substances such as alcohol or opioids. However, it can involve a range of distressing and potentially dangerous symptoms. Withdrawal management can provide vital support for someone trying to stop using cocaine. If you experience withdrawal after not…
Addiction rarely impacts only the addicted person. In most cases, it also affects those close to the addicted person. Anyone with a family member with addiction problems will understand this. Often, it is the most intimate relationships of an addicted person which will be most impacted by their struggles. The…
Withdrawal from drugs or alcohol can be an intensely difficult process. When the mind and body have come to depend on the effects of a substance, its removal can lead to a range of uncomfortable, painful or distressing symptoms. In some cases, withdrawal can be very dangerous, as the body…
Our society has not always recognized gaming addiction as a legitimate condition. However, the disorder was recently included in the latest edition of the World Health Organization’s authoritative Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders. This reflects our growing understanding of addictive processes. It also demonstrates that gaming addiction…
Weed is sometimes thought of as being a relatively harmless drug. While its effects are certainly not as dramatic or pronounced as those of other drugs, such as heroin or cocaine, it does have a range of potential side effects. This article describes some of the more common ones. Physical…
Alcohol abuse is responsible for an estimated 7% of deaths in Canada. Around 19% of Canadians over the age of twelve meet the Statistics Canada criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder. Many more who fall below these criteria still drink regularly. It is very important to understand the way in which…
Cocaine is a potent, addictive stimulant that many people use recreationally. It has a range of side effects, both short- and long-term. Sustained cocaine use can have an extremely damaging effect on the heart, brain, central nervous system and other vital organs. This article discusses the side effects of cocaine…
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