“A boundary is a limit or space between you and the other person; a clear place where you begin and the other person ends . . . The purpose of setting a healthy boundary is, of course, to protect and take good care of you” (n.d.). As the holidays approach,
COVID-19 is causing havoc everywhere, but if you have an addiction or you love someone who does, this is a really scary situation. Here is why. No sugarcoating: Addicts who get COVID-19 are at greater risk for complications and death. As stated in an article by the National Institute on
If you are, in any way, part of a recovery community, you may have heard that “recovery is a selfish journey.” If you are not, or have not yet been a part of a recovery community, then hearing that “recovery is a selfish journey “ may have a negative ring
“The positive effects of kindness are experienced in the brain of everyone who witnessed the act, improving their mood and making them significantly more likely to “pay it forward.” This means one good deed in a crowded area can create a domino effect and improve the day of dozens of
It is the middle of January already! And how are your recovery resolutions holding up? We read a lot about how most people have already given up on their good intentions a.k.a. resolutions by the middle of January. So, we think now is a good time to revisit this whole
What is Detoxing? What is detox? Many individuals coming to treatment need to detox prior to attending treatment. Quite simply, it may be because they are unable to stop using in any manner unless they are in a structured environment. Treatment Centres (ours is no exception) require individuals to be