One of the biggest barriers which stop people from getting help for drug addiction is the stigma associated with it. Although scientific evidence proves that addiction is a condition of the brain, many view it as a weakness or moral failing. It’s this very stigma which has resulted in decades of misunderstanding, prejudice and people [...]

Whether you’re recovering from a sex, drug, gambling or alcohol addiction, naturally, relapse is the thing you’re working hard to avoid. There is absolutely no doubt that recovery is difficult but with the right support, you will be able to get through it. If you’re recovering from an addiction, below are five great relapse prevention [...]

With fatal overdoses continuing to increase, health experts are warning that painkiller dependency is becoming just as much, if not more of a concern than illegal drug addiction. In Ontario alone, prescription opioid deaths have risen by 40% in just six years. In Saskatchewan, they have more than doubled since 2010 and with an 80% [...]

When we imagine an alcoholic, we picture someone who sits at home on their own drinking all day. We assume they’ve lost friends and family, can’t hold down a job, are in poor health and that generally, their whole life has fallen apart. Not only is this a stereotype, it’s a dangerous stereotype. We assume [...]

When you think of a typical person with sex addiction, chances are that you imagine of a man. While men have become the face of this condition, many women live with sex addiction and often experience great difficulty with it. After all, they face the double challenge of being the invisible sufferers of an often [...]

Marijuana in one of the most hotly-debated drugs with constant arguments taking place over whether or not it should be legalized. While some claim that it’s less harmful than alcohol and tobacco, others are deeply concerned about the long-term effects that it can have on our health Whether you’re for or against marijuana, below are [...]

If you’re currently receiving drug addiction treatment, the good news is that so much of the hard work is already behind you. You’ve admitted to having a problem, you’re getting help and now you’re on the road to recovery. Your challenge now is to resist the urge to relapse. While this is undeniably difficult, the [...]

If you’re suffering from sexual addiction and you’ve entered recovery, it’s important to devise a treatment plan in order to increase your chances of success. This will mean attending therapy sessions, connecting with others, adopting new behaviors, changing old behaviors and of course, treating and resolving the underlying issues. While sex addiction recovery is not [...]

Although there’s still a way to go, the world has become a lot more understanding about drug and alcohol addictions and mental health conditions. One that still remains a taboo, however, is sex addiction. Because of the nature of the addiction, unfortunately, people struggle to take it seriously and many even argue that no such [...]

Problems with alcohol abuse can lead to many issues with our physical and mental health. What’s more, it can also make us engage in dangerous behaviors we wouldn’t normally consider. Despite knowing the potential consequences of drink driving for example, sadly, when we drink too much, our ability to make sound decisions go out the [...]