The cold turkey method, observed under new circumstances, does not seem like the way to go to end your addiction to drugs, alcohol or even smoking. The method has, in some cases, worked for addicts, but new research is telling…
Inspiration and motivation are such key parts of recovery when it comes to ending the cycle of addiction to drugs and alcohol. It is often asked, however, where this inspiration should come from, and for the purposes of this article…
Do all the stars have to line up for recovery from addiction to succeed? Maybe not, but it helps to make small steps to better oneself during their treatment because it will prepare them for the shock of taking on…
There are certainly a number of similarities between mental health issues and addiction. Often, in many treatment settings, the two diseases are treated simultaneously. Those with a serious mental health disorder like Bi-Polar disorder or Schizophrenia are at a much…
Science behind addiction and drug use aside there is a serious and growing problem in BC and it’s name is Fentanyl. The drug, for those who don’t know, is used to treat extreme pain in people with overwhelming diseases like…
One of the most difficult aspects of addiction recovery is dealing with triggers. They are possibly the biggest threat to someone’s confidence and well-being while attempting to end their cycle of addiction and continue on to prosper. Addiction treatment programs…
It’s a growing trend across the globe to offer addicts the chance to recover from their addiction instead of being thrown behind bars. Of course it makes sense to offer them something that has the chance of working instead of…
With addiction research continuing to help those addicts most in need, it isn’t often that we see major progress for one of the most quickly growing addictions out there. Gambling. While it’s agreed that gambling addicts probably won’t suffer the…
So we’ve heard about drugs like Noloxone which can be very beneficial in preventing an opioid overdose from heroin, for instance, but it’s pretty big news when we hear about a drug that could significantly reduce cravings for the highly…