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Addiction has always been a serious problem, but in recent years, it has become a crisis. Health officials have intervened, putting more focus on research, and our understanding of it has evolved. The substances that are being abused change almost daily, as do the methods of ingestion.
We offer a comprehensive inpatient addiction rehab facility in Thousand Islands, Ontario for those in Prince Edward Island who feel that they need a location far away from the stressors of daily life that can make recovery challenging. Prince Edward Island has similar drug and alcohol use problems found in the rest of the country. Substance abuse among youth is of particular concern because the younger an individual is at the onset of addiction, the more likely they are to have life-long substance abuse issues.
Substance abuse destroys lives and families, and it can go undetected for years. The impact on health, personal relationships career, finances, and every aspect of daily life are devastating, but the individual who is suffering will, in many cases, avoid seeking treatment out of shame.
Modern addiction requires rehab programs based on more current research. Addictions.ca provides treatment for addiction to alcohol, prescription medications, opioids, cocaine, heroin, inhalants, amphetamines, and methamphetamines.
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.
Professional help is essential, particularly if the addiction has lasted for years. It is frequently a family member or loved one who initiates treatment. The teams at Addictions.ca are experts and will create a personalized plan designed to meet the unique needs of every individual. 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.
The 1000 Islands Addictions Treatment Centre staff are compassionate and waiting to give you back your life. Call us today to get started.
