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Recovery Challenges of the Holiday Season

For many people, the holiday season is a joyful and exciting time. However, for people coping with addiction, it can be a deeply challenging time with an increased risk of relapse. For those in recovery, particularly in the early stages of the process, coping methods may be tested. We spoke…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresDecember 8, 2018

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Recovery Methods For the Holiday Season

Our previous blog we discussed some of the difficulties that the holiday season can cause for people who are struggling with addiction or in recovery. It also detailed some methods for coping with these difficulties. This blog, with input from our clinical therapists, offers some further advice on managing the…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresDecember 5, 2018

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Virtual Reality Therapy in Addiction Treatment

At Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres, we incorporate the most advanced, evidence-based technology available in our residential treatment programs for alcohol addiction treatment. Alongside methods such as dialectical behavioural therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy, we offer virtual reality therapy (Cue-Exposure) using virtual reality hardware. This evidence-based treatment method has become increasingly…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresDecember 2, 2018

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Suboxone Use in Addiction Treatment

Suboxone is a medication used for opioid replacement therapy. Doctors sometimes prescribe it as an alternative to methadone. It includes two active ingredients, buprenorphine and naloxone. The drug was initially designed for pain management but has since become an option for treatment of people attempting to stop using opioids such…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresNovember 28, 2018

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Methadone in Addiction Treatment

Methadone is an opioid substance. Medics originally prescribed it for pain management. However, it has since become the most commonly used medication in opioid replacement therapy. People attempting to stop using other opioids, such as heroin, oxycodone or fentanyl, are often prescribed methadone. Therefore, it plays an important role in…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresNovember 25, 2018

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Signs and Symptoms of Sex Addiction

A person dealing with sex addiction may be addicted to a broad range of sexual activity. This may include sexual intercourse generally, particular forms of sexual activity or pornography. Regardless of the specific nature of the addiction, the activity will affect the brain through a similar process. There are a…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresNovember 22, 2018

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Psychiatrist Feedback on Addiction Treatment and Discharge Planning

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…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresNovember 19, 2018

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Ketamine Addiction: Effects, Symptoms and Treatment

Ketamine is an anesthetic which is used primarily in veterinary work, but is also sometimes used to treat people. It induces a state of sedation and mind-body separation. Due to these effects, it is often misused for recreational purposes. Users can come to depend upon the physical and mental effects…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresNovember 16, 2018

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What to Expect in Drug Rehab Treatment

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…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresNovember 13, 2018

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Internet Addiction Symptoms and Treatment Options

In recent years, as social media, online gaming and other online activities have become increasingly popular, internet addiction has become a serious concern for many people. While we often associate the issue with younger people, it impacts people of all ages. Internet addiction is an acute dependence on the internet…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresNovember 10, 2018

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