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Setting Goals In Addiction Recovery

As we enter the new year, many of us will have made some resolutions that we hope to fulfill during 2019. This kind of goal-setting can be really useful and can help us to identify and achieve our ambitions. In addiction recovery, goal-setting can be a great method to use,…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresJanuary 14, 2019

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New Enhanced Program for PTSD and Related Addiction Treatment

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres is proud to announce the launch of our new enhanced treatment program for PTSD and concurrent addiction. The ten-week program will be offered free of charge as part of our outpatient treatment and will begin on March 7th. It will provide an integrative treatment program combining interpersonal…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresJanuary 10, 2019

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Changing An Enabling Relationship

Our last blog discussed some of the common features of enabling relationships. These are co-dependent relationships between an addicted person and someone who is trying to support them. However, the wrong kind of support can ultimately have negative effects on both parties. If the addicted person does not have to…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresJanuary 7, 2019

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What is An Enabling Relationship?

When someone close to us is struggling with addiction, we naturally want to do everything we can to support them. However, this compassionate instinct can ultimately result in enabling behaviour. Enabling behaviour means supporting the addicted person in a way that is ultimately damaging to you both. The behaviour leads…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresJanuary 2, 2019

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The Benefits of Exercise in Addiction Recovery

During the winter months, it can be particularly difficult to get regular exercise. However, for people in recovery, it can really be worth the effort. There are a number of benefits to regular exercise which can be very supportive to recovery, which are discussed here. Managing Cravings Exercise helps to…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresDecember 28, 2018

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The Benefits of the Outdoors in Addiction Treatment

Spending time outdoors has been proven to have a range of positive psychological and physical effects. For people in recovery, these benefits can be of significant support. Particularly in remote, peaceful areas, the outdoors can be extremely calming and can provide healthy mental and physical energy. Time outdoors offers an…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresDecember 20, 2018

Addiction Intervention

Supporting an Addicted Loved One Over the Holidays

As we have discussed in our previous blogs, the holiday season can be difficult for people coping with addiction. Difficult family situations, triggering social events, hectic schedules and financial pressures can all contribute to challenging situations. Our most recent blog discussed the signs that a loved one may be struggling…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresDecember 16, 2018

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Signs That A Loved One May Be Addicted

As we enter the holiday season, it may be useful to consider some of the signs that a loved one may be dealing with addiction. Perhaps you are aware of their addiction problems and they have been in recovery. You may be uncertain as to whether they are addicted but…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresDecember 13, 2018

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Recovery Challenges of the Holiday Season

For many people, the holiday season is a joyful and exciting time. However, for people coping with addiction, it can be a deeply challenging time with an increased risk of relapse. For those in recovery, particularly in the early stages of the process, coping methods may be tested. We spoke…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresDecember 8, 2018

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Recovery Methods For the Holiday Season

Our previous blog we discussed some of the difficulties that the holiday season can cause for people who are struggling with addiction or in recovery. It also detailed some methods for coping with these difficulties. This blog, with input from our clinical therapists, offers some further advice on managing the…

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresDecember 5, 2018

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