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Addiction has become a global epidemic. The impact on society is undeniable and continues to worsen. It is ever-changing, as new drugs and new ways to become intoxicated cop up. Addictions.ca understands this, and programs are based on the most current research.
In Manitoba, the rate of addiction to drugs and alcohol is higher than the national average, and its citizens need to be allowed to be treated in a way that is consistent with their spiritual and cultural beliefs is a critical factor in the success of treatment. Indigenous communities around the world share this same struggle.
Manitoba is a province that borders on Ontario: its residents are a short flight and a drive away from our inpatient rehab facility located near Kingston. As an option for rehab, it has scenic beauty, seclusion, and the opportunity to leave behind daily stressors, or triggers, that can make recovery more challenging.
As part of the intake process, a plan personalized to the unique needs of each individual is created based on family and medical history, the specific addiction, as well as the longevity and severity of the condition.
Your road to recovery may include a combination of medical detox, counseling, 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.
Addiction has a devastating impact on employment, family and friends, finances, and every aspect of daily life. It very frequently goes undetected, often for years. Those suffering may feel ashamed and unable to admit that there is a problem.
The staff at Addictions.ca are all experts and provide treatment for addiction to alcohol, prescription medications, opioids, cocaine, heroin, inhalants, amphetamines, and methamphetamines that is culturally sensitive.
Methamphetamine, or meth, is a synthetically produced stimulant that is made by combining and cooking several ingredients, such as acetone, sulphuric acid, lithium, and hydrochloric acid.
Originally created as a treatment for nasal congestion in the 1930s, amphetamine is a powerful central nervous stimulant that can alter the user’s sense of reality, make behaviour unpredictable and violent, and have serious long-term effects to physical and mental health.
When we think of addiction, we tend to think of substances like alcohol, heroin, opioids and cocaine. But substances of abuse a lot closer than the liquor store or the neighbourhood drug dealer. All you have to do is look in your kitchen cupboards or in your garage.
Opioid addiction adds more pressure to the current war on drugs that the Canadian government is grappling with. Opioids are derivatives from the chemicals that cause an individual to feel euphoric and sedated.
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that works by producing a surge of dopamine – the chemical produced by the brain that makes us feel good.
Most prescription drug addicts start out with legitimate medical use of painkillers, sedatives, sleeping aids, and other medicines. Most of the substances prescribed are intended for short-term use, but when used over a longer time, they can cause dependencies.
The use of both recreational and medical marijuana can lead to addiction in some individuals. In many cases, marijuana is used with alcohol or with other drugs, leading to dangerous and unpredictable effects.
Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances in the most countries across the globe. Addiction to alcohol can be notoriously difficult to detect, for several reasons…
Heroin is a highly addictive illegal street drug derived from the opium poppy. Ironically, it was initially marketed as a treatment for morphine addiction, but it didn’t take long for doctors and pharmacists to understand just how addictive it is.
Close family members and friends are a crucial key to addiction recovery for most individuals. Addictions do not happen in a vacuum: they occur within the framework of relationships with spouses and partners, parents, children, and friends.
Our addiction rehab programs are designed to incorporate family therapy sessions in which loved ones can address their perspectives about the factors contributing to the addiction, and how to solve them.
We understand that addiction can be distressing and traumatic for loved ones. We offer support in the form of counseling and educational programs.
The sooner treatment begins, the sooner relief can be found. Call us today for more information.
