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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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Can Anyone Become Addicted?

Can anyone become addicted? This is a complex question that resists a straightforward answer. There are many factors affecting a person’s potential for addiction. However, even people who do not appear to have a high potential for addiction can develop one. Likewise, if a person has a high potential for…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresApril 22, 2019

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Addiction Aftercare – Continuation of Care

Completing an addiction treatment program requires immense dedication and hard work. Graduates from Trafalgar's evidence-based residential treatment programs have already formed a strong foundation for lasting recovery. However, recovery is a lifelong process. Graduates still require support during the transition from a treatment program into a regular routine. This can…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresApril 15, 2019

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Concurrent Disorders: Mental Health In the Canadian Workforce

The conversation around mental health in Canada has progressed significantly in recent years. Serious issues are now much more visible and better understood. The stigma around mental health disorders has reduced significantly and necessary supports are increasingly available. However, there is still a lot of progress to be made before the…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresApril 10, 2019

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PTSD and Addiction in the Police Force

There is renewed focus on the mental health crisis in Ontario's police force after an officer took his own life. Four officers have died by suicide since last July. Advocates say that these tragic events are representative of broader problems within the force. The Ontario Provincial Police Association and associated organizations…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresApril 6, 2019

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Oprah Winfrey Announces Series of Mental Health Documentaries

Oprah Winfrey has announced that she is collaborating with Apple to produce a series of documentaries on mental health. The programs will air on Apple TV Plus. The airing dates have not yet been announced. This is encouraging news. The project demonstrates how far our society has come in recognizing…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresApril 2, 2019

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EMDR Treatment for Addiction

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) is a treatment method used to address mental health disorders related to traumatic events. The treatment involves the client processing trauma while focusing on an alternative stimulus. We call this treatment method bilateral stimulation. It allows the client to work through their responses…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresMarch 26, 2019

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Anxiety Disorder: Avoiding Self-Medication

There is a high correlation between anxiety disorder and addiction. We discussed the reasons for this in our previous blog. Many people turn to addictive substances in order to cope with the symptoms of anxiety disorder. This is a form of self-medication, a highly addictive and dangerous pattern of use.…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresMarch 22, 2019

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Concurrent Disorders: Anxiety and Addiction

There is a high correlation between anxiety disorder and substance abuse. Many people with anxiety disorder turn to addictive substances in order to cope with the symptoms of the condition. This is a form of self-medication and a highly dangerous and addictive pattern of use. When a person is coping…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresMarch 18, 2019

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Couples Therapy In Addiction Treatment

Addiction rarely affects only one person. Those close to someone struggling with addiction also have to cope with the consequences of addictive behaviour. This can be particularly challenging in the context of a romantic relationship. In some cases, both people in a relationship may be struggling with addiction, which adds…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresMarch 12, 2019

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