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Addiction can difficult to identify and is often completely overlooked for months, or even years. As it progresses unchecked, it has many effects on both mental and physical well-being. In the short term, these can include changes in appetite, weight loss or gain, seizures, stroke, mental confusion and brain damage. More prolonged exposure to drugs or alcohol frequently results in liver damage, heart disease, anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions.
Mental illness and addiction are closely linked. It is very common for them to occur together, and each condition will exacerbate the other. People also turn to substances to manage symptoms of depression or anxiety, which perpetuates the problem. Life in a big city like Toronto can be stressful. The hustle and bustle can overtake those who are suffering from mental health and addiction issues.
We do not just send new clients straight into treatment: we take the time to get to know everyone who comes to see us for support. Medical and family history, the specific addiction, as well as its longevity and severity are all used to create a personalized treatment plan. This will include a combination of medical detox, counselling, art and music therapy, meditation and yoga, nutrition and fitness routines, relapse prevention workshops, and a variety of recreational activities, all with a holistic approach.
Our location in the Thousand Islands region of Ontario is close enough to Toronto to be accessible, but remote enough for clients to escape the stresses that come with daily living. This setting offers natural beauty and beautiful nature trails that can be a transformative part of therapy. The staff at Addictions.ca are compassionate and welcoming and provide personalized treatment plans based on the unique needs of each individual. This research-based approach is most likely to lead to long-term sobriety.
