Understanding Addiction Treatment in Rehab Centres

by Lynne // August 28, 2017 // No Comments

Rehab usually refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that are conducted in a residential setting.  The purpose of a rehab is to help you shake off your addiction to alcohol, drugs or other behavioural conditions, so that you can... Continue reading →

Careful Not to Trade One Addiction for Another After Treatment

by Lynne // August 22, 2017 // 2 Comments

The world is full of temptation. Some of us can go through life having a cigarette once a year, a few beers a month, some can even experiment with drugs and never feel the need to do it again. If... Continue reading →

Rehabilitation for Drug Addiction

by Lynne // July 28, 2017 // No Comments

When we talk about rehabilitation for drug addiction, we generally are speaking of in-patient rehabilitation facilities. These are otherwise known as rehab clinics. Because the physical withdrawal symptoms of drug addiction can be so severe, undergoing withdrawal in a rehabilitation... Continue reading →

Using Fear To Overcome Addiction

by Lynne // July 19, 2017 // No Comments

We humans are complex creatures, to say the least. We might have feelings of sadness, joy, hopelessness, inspiration, and depression, potentially all on the same day. Learning how to cope with our feelings about daily life and addiction is key... Continue reading →

7 Great Reasons To Go To Rehab

by Lynne // July 16, 2017 // No Comments

There are many ways to get clean, ranging from recovery meetings such as 12 step meetings or SMART recovery meetings, to counseling, getting help from your local church, going to rehab or a combination of some or all of these.... Continue reading →

8 Benefits Of Recovery from Addiction

by Lynne // July 2, 2017 // No Comments

Have you ever wondered what your life may be like without your drug of choice? Yes I know the thought of quitting is scary and perhaps you have tried and didn’t make it past the withdrawals and cravings. While I... Continue reading →

Does Tramadol Get You High?

by Lynne // May 24, 2017 // 2 Comments

Tramadol is a prescription drug; it is not banned unlike Cocaine, ecstasy, and other drugs in that category. However, it is an opiate just like heroin, codeine, methadone or morphine which means it can acts on opioid receptors in the... Continue reading →

5 Ways Nutrition Plays A Vital Role In Recovery From Addiction

by Lynne // May 13, 2017 // 4 Comments

Everything that you put into your body has an effect on your physical and your mental well-being. Taking drugs and consuming excessive amounts of alcohol not only cause damage to your body, but they also often prevent your body from... Continue reading →

Giving Up Alcohol: 8 Health Changes You Can Expect

by Lynne // April 19, 2017 // No Comments

Giving up alcohol may seem like a big step, however it can herald in a raft of benefits. If you read on you will learn what these are and may be more inclined to give up. 1) A Better Night’s... Continue reading →

Private VS Government Drug Treatment in BC Canada

by Lynne // April 15, 2017 // No Comments

Drug addiction and alcoholism is a problem in British Columbia, Canada, just like it is a problem all over the world. If you are an addict, or you are a family member looking for help for an addict, then you... Continue reading →