Being an “enabler” is a common term used when dealing with a family member or friend who has a loved one suffering with addiction. Although the term is used often, many people find it difficult to recognize the difference between enabling and normal helping. If...
The novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has massively affected all types of people and lives around the globe, especially those who are at high risk of contracting viruses and diseases. The ongoing social precautions, border crossing restrictions and uncertainty about the future can make...
Addiction to drugs and alcohol can be devastating - not only to the addict but to the friends, family, and those surrounding them. When it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, disaster, heartache, and grief tend to go hand-in-hand - whether it’s destructive behavior, being...
If you or somebody you know is struggling with a drug and/or alcohol addiction in Alberta, there are plenty of resources readily available to help. When it comes to addiction, recovery is ultimately the only option available, before dependence on drugs and/or alcohol can turn...
Relapsing in Vancouver, BC Completing a treatment program and maintaining sobriety is not easy, and requires a copious amount of work and support. Although the person has learned essential tools for coping and managing risky behaviour in order to live a successful and healthy life; the...
If you’re looking into intervention services in Vancouver that lead to successful treatment through cohesive planning and preparation, you likely know somebody who is struggling with an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol. It’s important to have all of the information available before attempting to host...
When somebody you know is struggling with a substance abuse disorder, it’s absolutely heartbreaking to watch them suffer through their addiction. A lot of times when an individual is suffering through addiction, they don’t realize how out of control their problem has gotten, or don’t...
A drug or alcohol intervention is a structured conversation between your loved ones, the addict or alcoholic and a Vancouver interventionist. Drug and alcohol interventions can help the addict’s loved ones talk about their feelings in a caring and loving way. When talking to the addict or...
In large cities like Vancouver where we’re swamped and surrounded by nightclubs, bars, pubs, and liquor stores - alcohol is everywhere and easily abundant. It’s a drug that’s accepted and even encouraged in certain social situations and large gatherings. The immediate effects of alcohol are...
If you’ve ever seen first-hand the devastating effects of a methamphetamine addiction, you’ll know just how dangerous this drug can truly be. It’s so dangerous that even after a few uses, the user ends up unknowingly addicted. It’s a popular choice for young teenagers, even...