Top of the World Ranch

Addiction is a Family Affair Addiction does not discriminate.  Addiction does not negotiate.  Addiction takes hostages.  People in active addiction use substances (alcohol, prescription drugs, [...]

“I know who they are, and at times, I see them.” This is a familiar statement I have heard from family members about their addicted loved ones.  It is evidence of how much addiction is a disorder [...]

“Addiction does not negotiate” This is a quote from Eric Clapton, and it couldn’t be more true! It’s amazing how many addicts, alcoholics, whatever terminology you wish, attempts to [...]

I am married to an addict in recovery. A recovery warrior. Here is a little piece, a little glimpse of what marriage looks like while one partner is living in active addiction. I’m on my [...]

“…people die in recovery again and again because the identity was more important to them than the act of recovery was.  In our addiction we were always apart from, in recovery we [...]

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 [...]