Top of the World Ranch

The fear of recovery being greater than the pain of addiction. This is a very real problem in recovery. Many clients arrive here at Top of the World Ranch desperately wanting recovery. Most of [...]

After watching Intervention Canada, we want to consider what addiction looks like from the inside. Why can’t an addicted person just simply stop using?  I am honoured to be part of the [...]

What Is the Difference Between Being Sober and Being in Recovery ?  I work at an addiction treatment centre, often referred to as “rehab.”  Every day I speak with people who are either [...]

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or a mental health disorder, recovery is a really important concept.  Simply put, “recovery” is a term that is used to describe a way of [...]

  One of the more challenging aspects of addiction is the addicted persons perceived understanding of how others perceive them.  Shame often accompanies addiction…maybe more than often. The [...]

Top of the World Ranch is pleased to announce that our Transitional Living Program (TLP) is now open! What Is A Transitional Living Program?  Wait, let’s back up for a moment. What Is [...]

Dear Addict, YOUR recovery, YOUR journey, YOUR life, YOUR YOUR YOUR! Why do you keep hearing that word? You are finally ready to receive help now, (and goodness knows that was a long, hard [...]

Written by Merv Malish Recovery from addiction involves the process of creating a personal bridge from conscious separation to conscious connection with one’s true spiritual nature (higher [...]

By Joanna Copeland What is spirituality and why is it part of recovery? A couple of years ago a client described his alcoholism as a “soul hole.”   This term has stayed with me because it is so [...]

By Pat Mandryk Visitors, spectators, guests, onlookers The rooms of recovery are far too full with these kind of people looking for the easiest, softest way to recovery. It’s no wonder that there [...]