by Darren | Nov 22, 2017 | Foothills News
The concept of stigma describes the powerful, negative perceptions commonly associated with substance use and addiction. Stigma has the potential to negatively affect a person’s self-esteem, damage relationships with loved ones, and prevent those suffering from...
by Darren | Nov 15, 2017 | Foothills News
Every year, millions of people enter rehab for addiction. Some treatment centers only offer generalized programs to help as many people as possible, but these can sometimes fall short for some clients. While different addictions may appear similar to an outsider, the...
by Darren | Oct 18, 2017 | Foothills News
When people want to stop using drugs and alcohol, rehab centres usually offer the best hope for recovery. However, one of the obstacles people face is paying for treatment. The costs of rehab continue to increase around the world, but there are ways for people to get...
by Darren | Oct 10, 2017 | Foothills News
Most people know that addictions cause harm to the body, mind, and spirit, as well as to the families and loved ones of the person suffering an addiction. They also know that there can be problems in social settings, work life and finances as the addiction makes it...
by Darren | Oct 5, 2017 | Foothills News
Many of the problems associated with early recovery do not stem directly from drugs and alcohol. Instead, they are associated with physical and psychological changes that occur after the chemicals have left the body. When people use substances, their brains actually...