by Darren | Feb 7, 2022 | Blog
Author: Carolyn Rennie, Foothills Centre for Change Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) is one of the two stages of withdrawal which occurs when someone stops using substances. There are two main stages: the acute stage (detox) and the post-acute stage (PAWS). The...
by Darren | Jan 31, 2022 | Blog
Author: Carolyn Rennie, Foothills Centre for Change Relapse occurs when an addict or alcoholic who has lost the desire to use or drink picks up that drug or drink again. Relapse does not have to be a part of your recovery. There are many signs & symptoms that you...
by admin | Mar 3, 2021 | Blog
Many people think of addiction as a one-dimensional problem. They think mainly of the physical symptoms and cravings or the emotional struggles associated with substance misuse. As such, it’s tempting to feel like the solution to addiction could be one-dimensional as...
by Darren | Jan 10, 2019 | Blog
If you love someone with a substance use disorder, whether they’re a spouse, parent, sibling, child, or friend, it’s important to set clear boundaries for the terms of your relationship. Substance use robs your loved one of the ability to think clearly. Instead of...
by Darren | Jan 5, 2019 | Blog
Unfortunately, addicts in recovery are not treated in the same manner as people living with other chronic illnesses. There are a number of points their loved ones, friends, and others can find difficult to understand and accept, which can lead to uncomfortable...
by Darren | Dec 31, 2018 | Blog
People suffering from the disease of addiction and alcoholism have a very difficult time seeing the problem for what it is. This is because of the defense mechanism of denial. Denial has been known to stand for ” don’t even ...
