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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

Addiction Treatment Alcohol Addiction

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

Addiction Concurrent Disorders Weed Addiction

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

Detox Weed Addiction

Weed Withdrawal Symptoms

A person who has become addicted to marijuana may experience a range of withdrawal symptoms upon quitting. While these symptoms do not usually present a direct danger to the individual’s health, they can be severely unpleasant and disruptive. They may last anywhere from two weeks to several months. In some…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresMay 9, 2019

Addiction Addiction Treatment Concurrent Disorders

Concurrent Disorders- Depression & Addiction

Addiction is usually linked to underlying mental health disorders. This is why addiction treatment should follow a concurrent disorders treatment protocol. This means taking a holistic approach to treatment, addressing the mental health issues underlying addiction rather than treating it in isolation. Mental Health and Addiction Mental health disorders are highly…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresMay 4, 2019

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Addiction Treatment and the Legal System

Many people struggling with addiction find themselves in complicated legal situations. Addiction can cause people to act irresponsibly, without considering the consequences of their behaviour. It can also put people in situations where they feel they have no choice but to commit a crime. Due to this connection between addiction…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresMay 1, 2019

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