From our mental health and the relationships we have with others to the long and short-term effects of alcohol abuse, below are some sobering truths about alcohol addiction. Alcohol addiction health effects Sadly, failure to get alcohol addiction treatment can lead to a number of physical health problems including: Alcohol is a well-known depressant and [...]

Creative approaches such as art therapy, music therapy and psychodrama allow us to express any difficult thoughts, memories or feelings we might have without worrying about being constrained by words. Because of this, being creative has been shown to help people heal in many ways, even when it comes to drug addiction therapy. Why does creativity help with addiction recovery? [...]

The debate over whether or not marijuana should be legalized is becoming increasingly prevalent in many parts of the world. One of the biggest concerns is of course whether or not legalizing the drug would lead to increased use and therefore higher incidences of marijuana addiction. While it’s understandable to assume that this would be the [...]

One of the most important skills you will learn in alcohol addiction treatment is how to identify your triggers and overcome them without relapsing. Whether you’re simply looking to educate yourself about the warning signs or you’re trying to get sober and are feeling the urge to drink, below are five signs that you could [...]

Many factors can increase the likelihood of a person developing an addiction. They may have suffered childhood trauma, there may be a history of addiction in their family, poor mental health might drive a person to develop unhealthy coping mechanisms or it could be the result of bad life events such as divorce or the [...]

There are many reasons why someone may relapse when in drug addiction recovery. While these reasons do of course vary from person-to-person, there are some common factors which often lead to willpower weakening and relapse occurring. Below we have listed five of the top causes of drug addiction relapse. Stress Stress has been found to [...]

If you’re looking for help for sex addiction in Toronto, you’ve overcome the first big hurdle with regards to your recovery. Admitting that you have a problem is incredibly difficult but the good news is that you’re now one step closer to getting the support you need. If you’re aware that you need to speak [...]

If you’re currently in addiction recovery, congratulations. It may not seem like it right now but you have taken one of the most important steps. You’ve recognized that you have a problem and you have taken the necessary action to help overcome your addiction. Unfortunately, this isn’t to say that recovery is easy however. Overcoming [...]

When recovering from a drug addiction, it’s natural that there will be pleasant times and difficult times. While it’s important to prepare yourself for the disappointments and setbacks, it’s also crucial to remember the new opportunities and celebrate the accomplishments you make along the way. If you’re currently receiving drug addiction treatment and you’re looking [...]

Being confronted with alcohol addiction is overwhelming for the sufferer and their loved ones and if you’re playing the supportive role, chances are that you will be facing a number of challenges at this difficult time. The other person might not be ready to admit that they have a problem, maybe they know they have [...]