When attending addiction treatment you may find yourself confused about what to bring and what is not allowed. We have made a list to make this transition easier for you. Things to Bring: • Clothes for a minimum of 3 days including pyjamas. We have laundry facilities on site. • Activewear for recreational activities. • A toothbrush. • Provincial health card • Money (small amount for personal expenses) • Current...
Learn moreAddiction is a scary word, but put it with a loved one’s name and it can feel like your world has flipped upside down. Having a loved one who is suffering from addiction is equally as hard on family and friends as it is on the addict. Being supportive becomes extremely important for recovery. Here are some ways how you can support a loved one suffering from addiction: Do Not...
Learn moreTrue recovery from addiction means more than simply abstaining from drugs or alcohol. True recovery means identifying, understanding and then relinquishing the deeply ingrained patterns of thought that sustain an individuals’ endless hunger and search for substances.Substance use disorder involves a distortion in one’s perception of reality.Often some major life event can make the person suffering with substance use disorder question the validity of his or her perceptions. Often this...
Learn moreResidential addiction treatment centers very often base their treatment approach on a Twelve Step Model of care. These inpatient drug treatment facilities use the Twelve Step model in the treatment of various substance use disorders including alcohol treatment, opioid use disorder treatment, and cocaine rehabilitation.TheTwelve Step Model used in substance abuse programs and inpatient addiction rehabilitation centers encourages one’s acceptance of their addiction as the necessary first step in the...
Learn moreHow do you know when your casual use of opioids has progressed to addiction and you need Opioid Addiction Rehabilitation and Inpatient Treatment to help you recover? Dozens of men and women die daily in this country from opioid addiction and overdose.The evidence shows that the problem is getting worse. Opioid addiction has been called a national public health crisis and the experts are unanimous on at least one thing,...
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