Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Addiction

Mindfulness-based cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) principles with mindfulness practices. Researchers originally developed it to help people with recurring depression and prevent relapse. However, people have recognized its benefits in other areas, such as anxiety, stress, and addiction recovery. Here’s a closer look at MBCT. MBCT Origins and Background In the 1990s, Drs. […]

What it takes to get a loved one into rehab

Getting Someone to Rehab What does it take to get a loved one into rehab? This is a question that has many family members mystified. It’s often not fully understood how far disconnected someone can get with drugs or alcohol. In fact, most individuals will be withdrawn to such a degree that they are not […]

Five Qualities of a Rehab Counsellor

A drug rehab counsellor should possess certain qualities. The following attributes should be present to get an excellent treatment program. While there exist different criteria for what constitutes “being an expert,” the following five conditions are extremely important.

A New Outlook on the Opioid Crisis

THE OPIOID CRISIS It would appear that the opiate crisis can be read, heard and watched at every turn. How is it that suddenly, in this day and age of knowledge, we, as a civilization, are plagued with such a life-killing substance? For all intents and purposes, one could easily state that this happened due […]

Canada Health Care; Get in Line Option

Canada Health Care If one wishes to understand what the problem is with helping a person with a drug problem from all walks of life in Canada, it’s best to start with knowing what our healthcare system is. In Canada we have a group of “socialized” health insurance plans, these are intended to provide coverage […]

Environments & Drug Rehabs

Struggles with Addiction & Recovery The Importance of the Environment When a person is struggling with drug addiction or alcohol abuse and needs help, the first thing on their mind is getting through the physical and emotional pain. Following the attempt to quit their substance of choice comes withdrawal symptoms. Anyone who has ever been […]