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What is a Behavioural Addiction?

We tend to think an addiction involves a substance, like cocaine or alcohol, but this isn’t always the case. Some addictions involve a behaviour. Behavioural addictions are less well understood than substance addictions. In the case of the latter, we assign the adjective ‘addictive’ to certain things. Smoking is addictive,…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresJuly 26, 2019

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The Importance of Family and Partner Therapy During Rehab

An addiction impacts more than just the addict. That’s why it’s important to include loved ones in the recovery process. Close friends, family members and partners are all affected by a person’s addiction. While this fact is often acknowledged, little is done to address it, and this is problematic for…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresJuly 24, 2019

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How an Alcohol Addiction can be Treated

Though some people struggle with alcohol addiction more than others, it is never an easy condition to overcome. Luckily, those with an addiction have many options to help in their recovery. There are different levels of severity when it comes to alcohol addiction. For minor cases, willpower alone may do…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresJuly 19, 2019

Addiction Treatment Concurrent Disorders

Why Concurrent Disorders Are Difficult to Treat

The solution to any addiction is simple: you stop engaging in the behaviour, or stop consuming the substance, that you’re addicted to. But stopping is never easy. It’s difficult to identify one single thing that explains why overcoming addiction is so challenging. In some cases, substances or external stimulants condition…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresJuly 16, 2019

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How to Choose the Right Rehab Centre

A rehab facility that gives clients 24-hour attention is, for most people, the best way to treat an addiction. While resources like Alcoholics Anonymous, publicly provided counselling and support groups can all be beneficial, none of them are as immersive and dedicated as a Toronto rehab treatment centre. But not…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresJuly 12, 2019

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5 Signs of an Alcohol Addiction

‘Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery.’ It’s a bit of a cliche when it comes to addiction, but it’s not untrue. Of course, before acknowledging there’s a problem a person must first recognize that the problem exists. That is to say, a person has to…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresJuly 7, 2019

Alcohol Addiction

What is Tolerance in the Role of Alcohol Addiction?

The saying goes, ‘you can get used to anything.’ And it’s true for many things, including alcohol. The more you consume certain foods, drinks and drugs, the more used to them your body becomes. This means the effect those substances generate can become less potent as your body develops a…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresJuly 3, 2019

Concurrent Disorders

5 Common Concurrent Disorders

A concurrent disorder has two components. The first is an addiction, either to a substance like alcohol, or a behaviour like gambling. The second component is a mental health issue, such as anxiety. Concurrent disorders are very common among those with addictions. This is because addictions often cause intense forms…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresJune 28, 2019

Weed Addiction

Is Weed Unhealthy?

Marijuana has undergone a massive branding change within the last few years. Once seen as the quintessential gateway drug, weed is now a legal substance that’s branded as a contributing component to a healthy lifestyle. Many cannabis companies have positioned themselves as lifestyle brands in the wake of legalization. Consumers…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresJune 21, 2019

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Quitting Weed: Important Things To Know

Marijuana is often seen as a harmless drug. It is certainly far less dangerous than other drugs such as alcohol or opiates. It can even have certain positive effects. However, it can also negatively impact a user’s life, in some cases to an extreme degree. This is partly because it…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresMay 13, 2019

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