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

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…