Alcohol, Sex, Marijuana, Cocaine and Other Addictions in Our Blog

Do you have a suspicion that one of your loved ones may be struggling with a drug addiction? While substance use may initially start small, there's always the danger that it may develop into a drug addiction. And, without professional help, a drug addiction can have serious consequences. In fact,…

If you or someone you love has suffered from a crippling addiction, the pain can feel overwhelming in many different ways. The financial, professional, and health losses due to abuse are seemingly insurmountable. Addiction even negatively affects human relationships. The moment you or someone you love decides to seek out rehabilitation,…

By now, we've all heard the harrowing addiction statistics. Nearly in 7 people will struggle with substance addiction in their lifetime, and upwards of 175 people die every day from drug-related overdoses. If you have a loved one struggling with addiction, you may feel scared, hopeless, and angry. You may not be…

Addiction claims the lives of at least 47,000 Canadians each year. If your loved one suffers from addiction, that statistic is all too real and too close to home. Treatment is often the last resort, but most effective way to save an addict's life. If you're struggling to approach your loved one…

Boundaries are defined as guidelines, rules or limits that a person creates to identify what are reasonable, safe and permissible ways for others to treat them and how they will respond when someone steps outside those limits. Boundaries are essential for creating and sustaining healthy boundaries for you and the…

Learning to create balance in life can be particularly challenging, especially for those struggling with addiction. It often means sacrifice, hard work, and avoiding extreme highs and lows; all of which can seem daunting to someone who is newly sober. However, one thing to keep in mind is that recovery…