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Addiction can destroy every aspect of life for Mississauga residents. It can devastate personal relationships, career and finances, all while those who are suffering don’t understand that their condition has progressed to a very serious level.
As a growing city, Mississauga is dealing with an expanding addiction problem. Shame may prevent individuals who have an addiction from seeking help. Friends and family are critical parts of the process, and they are often the ones who initiate intervention. Addiction is a very treatable condition, and those who enter rehab can go on to lead positive, productive lives that are free from substance abuse. Research about substance use disorder has evolved, and medical experts such as those at 1000 Islands Addictions Treatment Centre understand that it is an illness best treated by a personalized plan, developed based on the unique needs of each individual.
The modern age requires a modern approach to rehab. At our facility, we provide treatment programs that include the most current services, and we understand the importance of family members to the success of recovery. Intake workers get to know medical and family history, the specific addiction, any coexisting mental health conditions, and the severity and longevity of the addiction. They then create a treatment plan that 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.
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.
Located in the Thousand Islands area of Ontario, our facility is within reach and easily accessible via a major highway, but it is far away from the stresses of the real world. You can literally leave your problems behind you and focus on your recovery.
The decision to seek treatment can be a difficult one, but, the first step is the hardest. It gets easier from there, especially with the help of professionals who truly understand addiction, and how to best achieve long-lasting recovery.
