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The phrase “relapse trigger” can refer to anything that presents a challenge to a person’s recovery and makes them vulnerable to relapse. This could be a particular scenario or location, a person or group of people, or a mental or physical health issue. Stressful or upsetting situations are often relapse…
At Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres, we are uniquely qualified to treat members of the military and first responders for addiction and concurrent mental health disorders. Our highly-qualified clinicians understand the specific challenges faced by people from these professional backgrounds. They are experienced in providing them with the best possible treatment….
A person dealing with sex addiction may be addicted to a broad range of sexual activity. This may include sexual intercourse generally, particular forms of sexual activity or pornography. Regardless of the specific nature of the addiction, the activity will affect the brain through a similar process. There are a…
In recent years, as social media, online gaming and other online activities have become increasingly popular, internet addiction has become a serious concern for many people. While we often associate the issue with younger people, it impacts people of all ages. Internet addiction is an acute dependence on the internet…
Our society has not always recognized gaming addiction as a legitimate condition. However, the disorder was recently included in the latest edition of the World Health Organization’s authoritative Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders. This reflects our growing understanding of addictive processes. It also demonstrates that gaming addiction…
Weed is sometimes thought of as being a relatively harmless drug. While its effects are certainly not as dramatic or pronounced as those of other drugs, such as heroin or cocaine, it does have a range of potential side effects. This article describes some of the more common ones. Physical…
Alcohol abuse is responsible for an estimated 7% of deaths in Canada. Around 19% of Canadians over the age of twelve meet the Statistics Canada criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder. Many more who fall below these criteria still drink regularly. It is very important to understand the way in which…
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